Food and Cholesterol – Simple or Not?
It would be so easy if simply eating less dietary cholesterol meant lower blood levels of cholesterol. Unfortunately, the end result with this approach is often taking a statin drug to lower total...
View ArticleFiber Up, Cholesterol Down
Yesterday I saw one of the frequent commercials for Cheerios, with the claim “Cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet.” Have you ever thought about how much fiber is enough to...
View Article5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Nutrients and Drop Extra Weight
With Spring temperatures and more daylight, it’s time to rediscover those outdoor activities and drop the winter weight before the summer clothes come out. Switching out a few high calorie foods and...
View ArticleCooking Oils – Not All Are Created Equal
There are many different dietary oils to choose from, and I often get asked about which oil is “best” for health. When choosing an oil as part of a healthy diet, it is important to consider whether it...
View ArticleHow do you define whole grain?
Current dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat 5 to 7 ounces of grains each day, with at least half of them being whole grains. Grains include any product that is a cereal grain, such as wheat,...
View ArticleHealthy Packing Tips – Take Your Healthy Lifestyle on the Road
With summer vacation just around the corner, you may be in the process of planning trips for some fun and relaxation. Travel can quickly sabotage your healthy lifestyle if you don’t plan ahead....
View Article5 of the Simplest Ways to Eat Less
Today I’m reposting Dr. Melissa McCreery’s expert advice to overcome overeating – keep it simple! Why make it harder than it has to be? If you are trying to lose weight, your head is probably way too...
View ArticleThere is No Magic Pill
Did you know that coffee may reset your type 2 diabetes switch to OFF? Really? Yesterday I received an advertisement for the Consumer Reports onHealth publication. The advertisement contains a variety...
View ArticleChoose a Bigger Breakfast for Faster Weight Loss
When you’re trying to lose weight, skipping breakfast may seem like a good idea. One less meal means fewer calories, and fewer calories means faster weight loss, right? If it were this simple, weight...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with my Metabolism!?
The majority of us would like to be a little slimmer, and many of us need to lose excess body fat to prevent associated health complications. As you know, losing weight can be frustrating and seem...
View ArticleMetabolism Booster #2 – Phase Out Frankenfoods
In the last post, I listed the many factors that can sabotage your metabolism: sleep, stress, toxins in our environment, synthetic food substances, food intolerances, and imbalances in the bacteria in...
View ArticleMetabolism Booster #4 – Optimize Your Gut Health
In previous posts, I listed factors that can sabotage your metabolism: sleep, stress, toxins in our environment, synthetic food substances, food intolerances, and imbalances in the bacteria in our...
View ArticleHeart Health: 3 Dangers of Instant Oats
Oats are a nutritious, affordable, and delicious whole grain choice. If you are one of many people who are struggling to reduce your cholesterol, your doctor likely has already advised you to include...
View ArticleA Healthy Diet includes FAT
Most of us remember when fat was considered bad, and all healthy diets included guidance to reduce fat as much as possible. As a result, food manufacturers took the fat out of everything – low fat ice...
View ArticleDark Chocolate = Love (and Better Health!)
With Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away, I’m seeing heart-shaped chocolate boxes everywhere! The health benefits of chocolate have been frequently researched, but is it really good for us?...
View ArticleSpring-Cleaning: 5 Foods that Cleanse
It’s just about springtime with warmer temperatures and a renewed energy for eating healthy and being more active. After a winter of heavier, warming foods it isn’t only your closets that need...
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Eat Local!
This post was written by Lisa Harper, MS Nutrition and intern with Priority Nutrition Care. Lisa is working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian and she is passionate about supporting sustainable...
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Conquering Holiday Food Cravings
This post was written by Sarah Tobin, MS Nutrition and dietetic intern with Wellness Workdays. Sarah is a Seattle native working towards becoming a registered dietitian. Her passion is helping people...
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Detox for Better Health
When you hear the word “detox” it may have a whole host of meanings depending on who’s talking, and possibly what they’re selling. Our bodies are detoxifying every minute of every day to eliminate...
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