As a dietitian in a predominantly-African American county, I have seen my fair share of clients with Sickle cell anemia (SCA) or clients who carried the trait. Unlike my diabetic or hypertensive clients, there really isn’t a clear diet plan I can suggest, and if you ask the client, more times than not, there isn’t Continue Reading
We’ve heard that the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach, and the way to better health may be there, too. While pre- and probiotics have been around for several years, marketing has helped to make them very popular wen discussing gut health. Let’s discuss some of the benefits and some of the sources Continue Reading
Listen to the article. As we age, a healthy approach to adult nutrition becomes much more important to maintain overall well-being. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension and diabetes have continued to increase over the years among adults. Studies have shown that about one half of U.S. adults currently have one of Continue Reading
We’re loving this Summer Fruit Bowl Smoothie to keep us refreshed! This nutritious meal includes fruits, protein powder and healthy sweetener options that satisfy our taste buds and provide a boost of energy. Another great thing about this recipe is that it also offers room for variety. This could be something that you throw together Continue Reading
We’ve heard the saying that “we are what we eat” since we were little children. We know that food is important for building strong bodies, but we never really talk about how food affects the brain. A healthy brain diet can protect it from damage and help with repair. It can also reduce the effects Continue Reading
Vegetarian and vegan dishes seem to be gaining a great deal of popularity. It’s easy to find these options in different restaurants. However, how do you figure out how to prepare these meals at home? Another question may be, “can I even follow this diet if I’m a diabetic?” Before you begin to feel as Continue Reading
Sexual health is a delicate topic and one that isn’t usually the first to come up in conversation. An important aspect of our overall being, sexual health often times may be the last thing we acknowledge when problems arise due to shame, embarrassment, confusion, or other personal reasons. A variety of factors can come into Continue Reading
Marketing will have us believe that certain foods are for men, while others are for women. Truthfully, the majority of nutrition recommendations don’t really differ between men and women, it is mainly based on age, size and activity level. As it relates to women’s nutrition, there are a few nutrients that we do need more Continue Reading
By Dr. Wrenn Living a healthy lifestyle is a concept that is promoted in order to combat the plethora of dieting gimmicks on the market today. One aspect of this approach is a focus on taking small steps to improve one’s health and on increasing things that are good for you—not just cutting out the Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness Month here and World Breastfeeding Awareness Week is approaching. A great deal of effort goes in to spreading the awareness of breastfeeding practices. Just as important is discussing ways to help moms be successful. One common question is, what should mothers eat while they are breastfeeding. The good news is, if you followed a Continue Reading
