Nutrition
Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
Patients who can’t swallow because of a medical problem and need nutrition and fluids. Getting these other than by mouth is called artificial hydration and nutrition. Artificial hydration and nutri...
After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight and other medical concerns as they enter their 40s. Both your nutritional needs (food a...
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
It can be easy to overindulge in treats during the holidays, but it is still possible to eat healthy if you follow some simple steps. Healthy holiday eating tips to stay on track Whether it’s sitti...
Healthy Eating for Kids
Why healthy eating for kids is important Many children and families today have busy schedules. These make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day. Many kids’ diets involve a lot of convenie...
Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight loss medicines can help people with obesity lose weight. They are usually prescribed by a doctor when diet and exercise alone are not working. Each of these medicines works diff...
Low-purine Diet
A low-purine diet is an eating plan that limits foods with high purine. Purines are a natural substance found in some foods. Purines aren’t all bad, but you want to avoid high amounts. When your bo...
High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is produced in the body. How is a high homocysteine level harmful? High homocysteine levels in the blood&...
Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten or enhance the flavor of foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial sweeteners” or “non-...
