food & nutrition Archives

How to Stay Healthy During the COVID Crisis

Morgan Rose Elliott - 6/26/2020 - 1

There are simple ways to help prioritize your mental and physical health and keep it from deteriorating during the COVID 19 crisis.

Raising Chickens for Health and Happiness

Chris Lesley - 6/11/2020 - 0

Hard to believe that some chickens are bred to be pets that love to cuddle and also have side benefits including fresh eggs, garden fertilizer, and sources of human exercise – and more!.

Here’s How You Can Make Fitness a Lasting Habit

Trevor McDonald - 5/19/2020 - 1

Integrate fitness into your daily routine. If working out becomes a part of your schedule, you are more likely to make it a lasting habit.

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1200 Foods That Confuse and Amuse You

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 4/28/2020 - 2

If you love to read about exotic foods that confuse and amuse, such as spoon worms and Singing Hinnies, then in this little gem of a book will delight you.

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Why Is Vitamin B12 So Important?

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 2/23/2020 - 6

Vitamin B12’s metabolic reach includes DNA synthesis, hemoglobin production, & nerve function. Perhaps that’s why body stores are huge relative to daily intake.

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10 Smart Ways to Enjoy a Healthy Holiday Season

Jennifer Landis - 12/24/2019 - 2

Here are ten simple things you can do to make this a happy and healthy holiday season.

Antioxidants and Free Radicals: Hope or Hype?

Fayne Frey, MD - 10/14/2019 - 0

The results of studies examining the impact of antioxidants and free radicals on health are mixed showing benefits and harm for both.

Healthy Eating Tips for Nurses & Doctors Who Work Long Hours

Adela Ellis, BSN, RN - 8/16/2019 - 4

Fast food options and easy access to processed foods make nearly impossible for doctors and nurses working long hours to develop a healthy eating routine.

What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet

Jennifer Landis - 8/13/2019 - 1

The keto diet is a low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet that forces the body to burn fats for energy creating ketosis. It’s effective for weight loss.

Healthy Life Extended by Eight Years in a Landmark Study

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 8/12/2019 - 0

We know we can extend healthy life using readily available medications and a team-based, systematic approach. But, do we have the will to do it?

Plant-based Diets Can Be Risky If You Have Kidney Disease

Deborah Clegg Ph.D. - 5/13/2019 - 1

Plant-based diets can be risky in chronic kidney disease because they’re high in potassium. However, there are options that may allow more plants in the diet.

10 Habits of People Who Always Stay Fit

Ruaan Nel - 5/10/2019 - 4

Here are 10 habits of people who always stay fit that you should incorporate into your daily routine. They will help you transform your body and your life.