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Should You Eat Chicken Thighs or Breasts?
Discover the delicious truth about eating chicken and whether white meat or dark meat is better for your health. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s better for you: chicken thighs or breasts? If you have skin on the game, neither one’s a nutritional winner. Chicken skin is pure fat (the ... more
Read moreGot a Migraine? Eat These 5 Foods!
Dishing the secrets no one ever told you about your migraines and diet. Guest Post By: Brittany Hante, Nutrition & Dietetics Student, Dominican University Are you one of the 37 million Americans suffering from relentless migraines? I feel your headache pain. Before you pop a pill or head for a ... more
Read moreCan Ginger Prevent Motion Sickness?
Discover if ginger should be your go-to, natural motion sickness treatment and how to incorporate ginger into your vacation plans. Guest Post By: Melissa Morales-Perez Nutrition & Dietetics Student, Dominican University Vacation season for many of us entails curvy car trips, bumpy boat rides, and shaky airplane flights. If you’re like me, ... more
Read more10 Easter Treats Under 225 Calories
Find out how many calories are in your Easter Basket. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Why does the Easter Bunny bring candy? Given that he’s a rabbit, carrots would seem more appropriate. Nevertheless, come Easter morning there’s no hiding the fact that your child’s basket will be filled with traditional sweets. ... more
Read moreHey Sunshine! Got Vitamin D?
Vitamin D deficient? Discover how basking a few minutes in the summer sun and eating vitamin D-rich foods can help. Guest Post By: Tracy Duda, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Are you one of the countless people who have been told you have a vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D ... more
Read moreThe DASH Diet: A New Eating Plan for Diabetes Health
10 DASH diet basics to get you started. Guest Post By: Alyse Schulz, Nutrition & Dietetics Student, Dominican University According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30.3 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, while another 84.1 million people are pre-diabetic and at-risk for ... more
Read moreCholine: 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 moreWhat’s the Best Hangover Cure?
3 reasons why drinking cranberry juice just might be the most effective hangover cure. Guest Post By: Bree Hanson, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student It’s the morning after a night out and you’re feeling the dominant effects of the alcohol – headache, nausea, light-sensitivity, exhaustion, and sore muscles. You ... more
Read moreIs My Food Safe?
Love those leftover! Food Safety App Review. By: Jodie Shield, RDN How long does lunchmeat last in the fridge? What temperature should you cook pork tenderloin? Does ketchup ever go bad? If you’re not sure how to answer these questions, have I got an app for you! Is My Food Safe? ... more
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