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Incorporating Protein into Your Diet (March 2020)
Protein is found throughout the body is virtually almost every tissue and organ. In fact, 20% of the human body is made up of protein.1 The building blocks of protein are amino acids which carry out many roles such as transportation of nutrients, supporting our...Improve your metabolism for overall health (February 2020)
What is metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Metabolism occurs around the clock, even when you are sleeping. In fact, the term used for what your body burns at rest is called resting metabolic rate and...Alzheimer’s disease and a dietary connection (January 2020)
In 2014 it was estimated that 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a severe form of dementia, and hundreds of thousands more may suffer from an often misdiagnosed subtype called “hippocampal sparing” Alzheimer’s, according to recent...Are You Ready for the Holiday Season? (December 2019)
It’s getting to be that time of year when family gatherings and holiday parties are a consistent part of our lives. The sweet and delicious aromas coupled with the nostalgic memories of grandma’s pies, cakes and comfort foods unravel our will power of healthy eating. ...DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (November 2019)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ refers to abnormal cells contained within the milk ducts. Since it has not spread outside of the milk ducts, it is classified as non-invasive. Many oncologists refer to it as stage 0 breast cancer. You may not feel anything, like a lump, but...The Benefits of Vitamin B6: Not what you’re thinking! (October 2019)
B6 plays a vital role in supporting your blood, brain, immune system and metabolism, among other areas Signs of B6 deficiency include anemia, confusion, depression, mouth and tongue inflammation and a weakened immune system Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble...Nutritional Tips for Athletes (September 2019)
Protein: Protein helps maintain and support muscle formation and repairs within the human body. It can also help with energy. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, they suggest that athletes should consume between 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound...What’s hiding behind your blood sugar? (August 2019)
You don’t just wake up one day and become diabetic. In fact, there are virtually no symptoms that you may experience in early stages or in the pre-diabetes stage. But then one day your annual blood tests come back and your doctor tells you that your Glucose was too...SUNSCREEN: IS IT AS SAFE AS WE ARE LED TO BELIEVE? (July 2019)
It’s that time of the years again, hot and sunny weather has arrived in the Midwest, at least for a little while. During your participation in summer outdoor activities it may behoove you to be armed with a little bit more critical information when reaching for the...Customized Evaluation
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