Calorie Quality vs. Quantity: What Matters More for Health?
Many people focus on counting calories, but research shows that the quality of those calories can have a greater impact on overall health. Discover why choosing high-quality calories over simply cutting back is the key to better health and well-being.
Should Everyone Follow a Gluten-free Diet?
What is gluten? Many of us are fearful of this little protein and try our best to avoid it at all costs. Keep reading to find out why gluten can be so threatening and if we all should follow a gluten-free diet.
Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohols - a healthier sugar alternative for weight management, diabetes and oral health? Discover the sweet benefits and potential pitfalls of sugar alcohols.
Organic Foods: What They Are, Health Impacts and How to Incorporate Them in Our Diet
Curious about organic foods and whether they’re truly better for you? This post breaks down what organic foods really are, from lower pesticide exposure to reduced antibiotic-resistant bacteria, we dive into the facts—and help you decide when it’s worth going organic. Read on to make informed, budget-friendly choices for a healthier lifestyle!
Does Snacking Contribute to Weight Gain?
Is it is possible that the quality of a snack can make a positive impact on our weight, or should all snacking be avoided? Keep reading to find out if a handful of popcorn a day keeps the doctor away.
Food Additives: Are they safe?
Curious about what’s really in your food? In our latest blog post, we break down what food additives are, whether they’re harmful to your health and simple tips to limit them in your diet.
The Battle between Processed and Functional Foods
Read this month’s blog post to find out the answer to these questions: Should we eliminate processed foods… and how do functional foods play a role in our health?
Antioxidants
Antioxidants- what are they, and why are they important? Is red wine an antioxidant? Read today’s blog post to find out!
Artificial Sweeteners
High added sugar intake has the potential to lead to many chronic diseases, including Type II Diabetes. If using artificial sweeteners (NNSs) helps to decrease added sugar intake, why are there countless efforts from the media to scare us into avoiding them? Keep reading to find out.
Weight Loss Goals for Health- How much is needed to be ‘clinically meaningful’?
How much weight loss is necessary for better health? Not as much as you’d think!
Supplements and Immunity
Read our latest blog post to learn about how micronutrients can help support a healthy immune system
Improving Immunity with Nutrition
During cold and flu season, what ways can we use diet to strengthen our immune systems? Read today’s blog post to find out.
Why is Weight Loss So Hard to Maintain?
Why is it so challenging to keep weight off once you have lost it? Here is a little deeper dive on the science behind why it’s so hard from Dr. Andrick.
The Dangers of Added Sugars
Read this blog post to find out why we might want to be a bit more cautious about our added sugar intake.
Ways to Increase Water Intake
We may know that water is important for us to maintain hydration, but how and why should we increase our intake?
Basics of the Mediterranean Diet
This blog will help you learn the basics of the Mediterranean lifestyle. There are resources for recipes in this blog.
Farmers Market Season
This blog has resources on how you can find your local farmers markets and some recipes to try from the produce you can get there.
Eating on a Budget
Want to save money on groceries? Keep reading to learn how you might save some money when grocery shopping, as well as ways you can improve food access in your home and community.
Time-Restricted Eating
A Bit about Time Restricted Eating and how it works from Dr. Andrick