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Diabetes 101: Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
After someone has been diagnosed with diabetes, their lives drastically change around one question: "What can I eat now?" The answer to that question is not the same for everyone with diabetes. For many, the answer lies in understanding the importance of both the...
Getting Ample Vitamin D During The Winter Months
When many people think of Vitamin D, images of sunlight are conjured. However, the shorter and colder days associated with the winter months might render obtaining this essential nutrient difficult. Fortunately, Vitamin D is accessible during the wintertime provided...
Why Is Folic Acid Important During Pregnancy?
The importance of taking a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy is well-known, but one of the most crucial components of that vitamin is known as folic acid. Folic acid is a human-made vitamin that helps with the development of a baby's brain and spinal cord. Since the...
Enjoy Seasonal Produce this Autumn
One great way people can make their food more fun is to eat seasonal foods. Seasonal picks are not only fresh and nutrient-rich. They're also a way of getting involved with local agriculture. This autumn, pumpkin patches are springing up. There's apple picking in many...
Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in Children
Kids can be notoriously picky eaters and just because you’ve packed them a nutritious lunch, doesn’t mean they’ll eat it. There are all kinds of blog posts about making fun lunches that kids will actually eat. If your child is a picky eater, you’ve probably perused...
What Are the Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Foods?
If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing healthy eating and nutrition blogs, you’ve probably come across the term “antioxidant.” But what are they, and are they truly beneficial? To answer this question, we need to understand a bit about how the body works. As...
What Is Anemia & How Does It Affect the Body?
Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells which are needed to carry oxygen from your lungs throughout your body. As a result, it can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness. Anemia is a common health issue, but that doesn’t...
Why You Need Carbs and When to Eat Them
Carbs sometimes get a bad reputation. This is typically from those who do not have a full understanding of how carbs are used. Carbs are, in fact, the body's preferred energy source and are used for a variety of normal, basic functions. Like any other macronutrient,...
Signs you Have a Protein Deficiency and What to Do About It
Protein is one of the three key macronutrients the body needs to survive. It has an essential role in keeping people healthy since it helps to build and repair all sorts of cells like muscles, skin, hair, and nails. Even though signs of a protein deficiency are not as...
How to Cut Out Empty Calories
If you’re trying to have a healthier diet, one of the first places to start is getting rid of empty calories. Empty calories are calories that come from food with no nutritional value. Think soda and candy bars. These still count toward your daily calorie goal, but...