How many hours of sleep do you get a day? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-third of the US population do not get enough sleep [1]. It is hard to imagine getting 7-9 hours of quality shut eye daily. The rustle and bustle of l...

Good nutrition is not the sole determinant of our health, but neither is our immune system on its own. Our nutrition status and immune system are meant to work together. For example, malnutrition can lead to poor immune function. However, over-nutrition does not necess...

Some people are bothered by gout but do not know much about it. They may have heard it’s due to high uric acid levels in their blood or because they ate too many purine-rich foods. However, this is just part of the story. We are going to help debunk myths on how to dea...

Barbecue has always been a popular food choice for holidays or parties with family and friends. A common way of eating barbecue is to start with meat and then end with some vegetables, but often not much of the latter. If you can "shuffle" this popular order of eating...

Have you ever wondered why most cultural staple foods are starchy foods? In fact, the two most important staple foods across the world are corn and rice. A staple food is a food that is routinely consumed and constitutes a significant proportion of the calorie requirem...

"Should I take it in the morning or at night?”

“Should I take this with or without foods?”

“Can I take this with that?”

As a practicing Registered Dietitian, these are the questions that are often brought up by my patients when it comes to taking dietary supplements. In t...

The ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” has become a popular eating pattern nowadays for many reasons. For many people, it is known for its magic to shred pounds off. The keto diet is very different from how most people normally eat. So before you even consi...

It’s no secret that fiber is an important staple for every healthy diet. Though it’s most widely known as a digestive aid, its beneficial properties span much farther, including weight management, blood sugar regulation, and decreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diab...

You have probably heard a dozen times that physical activity in your daily life is “good for you.” But what is the real reason behind this. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wrote, “physical activity fosters normal growth and development, can reduce t...

The holiday season is upon us!  Cooking, family gatherings, parties, and shopping can make it hard to stay on track with your diabetes or weight loss treatment plan.  While managing your diabetes and your weight – over this festive time of year can be tricky, there are...