Proper nutrition can help you maintain high energy levels and protect against numerous age-related illnesses. Read our blog articles to learn more about the importance of good nutrition and ways to improve your dieting habits.
In this article: If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your gut health, you’ve probably come across the prebiotics vs probiotics discussion. While they’re often considered together, prebiotics and probiotics play different but complementary roles in supporting your digestive health. Both are essential for a healthy gut microbiome, which influences digestion, immune function and […]
In this article: Good nutrition is essential for maintaining your health and helping prevent chronic conditions. And one of the easiest and most effective dietary changes you can make to improve your health is to increase fiber intake. Adding more fiber to your diet has several health benefits, which we’ll explore here. We’ll also consider […]
In this article: As a health-conscious person, you want to understand what should be included in your daily diet to ensure proper nutrition and wellness. You may have noticed there’s a lot of talk about macronutrients vs micronutrients in the fitness community, but how much of each do you need, and what are the best […]
In this article: If you’re curious about how to support your brain health through healthy eating, the benefits of the MIND diet might win you over. Good nutrition is a key part of maintaining a healthy mind and body, but with so many diets and eating plans to choose from, it can be a challenge […]
Good nutrition provides many benefits, and improving your gut health is just one of them. Some digestive health concerns may be precursors to colorectal cancer, so you may be wondering – can you eat certain foods to prevent colon cancer? Let’s take a look at smart food choices that can help reduce your risk for […]
In this article: When patients come to us with kidney issues, we know that being proactive can reduce the chances of further kidney damage and, ultimately, end-stage kidney disease and the need for a transplant. In fact, in its earliest stages, kidney disease may show few if any symptoms. We have helped many patients manage […]
In this article: So you skipped the gym this week. No big deal, you may think. Or perhaps you even overindulged in too much pizza and alcohol while watching the basketball game. No worries, you tell yourself. But what you don’t realize is that all these “little” incidents can add up to create a big […]
Anxiety and stress can transform several aspects of your life, making it more difficult to work, focus, and enjoy life. So it may not surprise you to know that when many Americans are stressed, they tend to turn to food for comfort, and the resulting anxiety can cause overeating. Certainly, the past several years with […]
Choosing the best supplements for health to take isn’t all that easy. A “simple” shopping errand to pick up vitamins has turned into a confusing visit to decipher the difference between a myriad of brands, supplements, and herbal remedies. More than half of Americans—68 percent—take some type of dietary supplement, according to the Council for […]
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctive differences. Understanding these differences enable you to make the best decisions about eating right and being an active partner in your health care. We’ll explore the aspects of a nutritionist vs. dietitian and help you discover how our registered dietitian in […]