Posts in Adults

Can Ginger Prevent Motion Sickness?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids, Seniors, Teens

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

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10 Easter Treats Under 225 Calories

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Kids, Teens

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

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Hey Sunshine! Got Vitamin D?

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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

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The DASH Diet: A New Eating Plan for Diabetes Health

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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

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Choline: A Natural Forgetfulness Cure?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

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

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Can Cinnamon Decrease High Blood Pressure?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids, Seniors, Teens

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

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What’s the Best Hangover Cure?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Seniors

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

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Five Foods That Fight Diabetes

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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

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10 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 Minutes

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

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

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Top 7 Foods for Healthier Eyes

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors

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

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