Healthy Food Choices
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
The holidays mean lots of food, but there are tips and tricks you can use to avoid overindulging and eat…
How to Handle Picky Eaters
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.
Are Energy Drinks Safe?
Energy drinks are not regulated by the federal government and overuse can lead to many health problems like heart issues…
Nutrients and Nutritional Info
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Diet
Following a special diet can help reduce the buildup of waste in your kidneys, reducing stress and slowing the progress…
Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
What Are Probiotics and How Do They Work?
Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines.
Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
Health Effects of Added Sugar
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types…
Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial…
Weight Loss and Diet Plans
Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs…
What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
Trying to lose weight is a good thing, but there are several factors that can affect your efforts to drop…
Meal Plans and How They Help
Meal plans are a great resource for eating healthy at any age.
