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Choline: A Natural Forgetfulness Cure?
Discover why choline is getting a lot of attention for being a memory booster. By: Daniel Schmitt, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University How many times do you misplace your keys, wallet, or even cell phone? Well, if you are anything like me, this is a frequent occurrence. I ... more
Read moreCan Cinnamon Decrease High Blood Pressure?
The “ground-up”truth about cinnamon’s effect on decreasing high blood pressure. Guest Post By: Shannon Stewart, Nutrition & Dietetics Student, Dominican University Cinnamon is the spice with everything nice. It tastes good, smells good, and may help lower your blood pressure, especially if you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. According ... more
Read moreFive Foods That Fight Diabetes
Smooth out blood sugar highs and lows with these tasty unprocessed foods. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD Sweet! November is National Diabetes Month, but hold your fork, knife, and spoon! If you, or any of your peeps, have diabetes – or just want to prevent it – check out the ... more
Read moreGo Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more
Read more10 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 Minutes
Ready … Set … Breakfast is served! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD In a rush? No time to make breakfast? Kids aren’t hungry? Sound familiar? These are some of the most common reasons why kids (and parents!) don’t eat breakfast. But breakfast is too important for anyone to skip. It ... more
Read moreTop 7 Foods for Healthier Eyes
For improved eye health, take a closer look at your grocery list. Guest Post By: Bryton Ashman, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Our eyes are one of the most fascinating and complex parts of the body. We rely on them for nearly every moment of our waking lives. Their ... more
Read moreHemp: Weed or Healthy Seed?
Discover why there’s such a buzz about hemp seeds the latest superfood. By: Anne King, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Hemp seeds are a nutritional-powerhouse, but they’ve gotten a bad rap. Here’s the deal. Hemp seeds come from the plant Cannabis Sativa, yes, the same plant marijuana comes from. ... more
Read moreIce Cream vs. Gelato: What’s the Difference?
Get the nutritional scoop on these popular frozen desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Americans love ice cream. On average, we eat about 22 pounds of ice cream per person per year. But gelato (a.k.a. Italian ice cream) is gaining fans in the United States, too. In 2014, gelato sales hit ... more
Read moreTalk to a Farmer!
Five reasons why you should shop at a farmers market! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Curious where your sweet bell peppers and juicy ripe tomatoes come from? Stop by a farmers market and talk to a farmer. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. offer fresh produce, meat, and eggs ... more
Read moreWhat to Eat for Healthy Teeth
How to Improve the Health of Your Teeth through Diet By: Petya Boyadzhieva, Dominican University Nutrition Student Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are crucial for healthy teeth and gums, but did you know that what you eat has a great impact on your teeth, too? According to ... more
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