The idea of "stress eating" is not new, and it's understandable. When we're stressed, we crave familiar, comforting things to soothe ourselves, and many of us turn to food for that quick comforting feeling. From the early...
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category for that individual. BMI can be used as a simple measurement to correlate health risk and, when losing...
The old adage “ you are what you eat” dates back to the 1930s (and another version even earlier), but its essence still holds true today. Simply stated, food directly impacts health. Cholesterol is one of the ways your doctor...
Many men experience problems with the prostate gland, with risk increasing as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, affects 40 million American men, and can cause several urinary...
Red meat is often a favorite in many homes, and can serve as a delicious centerpiece for many recipes. But did you know...
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is a terrific time to clean out your refrigerator and make room for...
It’s that time of year when we look forward to seasonal family gatherings, celebrations, and the foods that come with...
Summer weather means we get to enjoy spending time outdoors. That includes events like barbecues, picnics, and outdoor...
May 6 is known as No Diet Day. Dieters have long insisted that you need a “cheat day” each week in order to keep your...
The 2017 National Nutrition Month theme was “Put your best fork forward.” A very worthy and meaningful theme. But it...
Most people have heard about the many brands of non-dairy milk. You have probably seen the variety of options on...
Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach to weight loss that has recently gained popularity. It focuses on limiting...
If you pay attention to the news, you may be confused about coconut oil. For a long time, we did not hear much about...
You’ve probably heard that you should consume less sodium. And maybe you have read that you should stop using the salt...
It seems like there is always something new when it comes to diet and weight loss. One of those hot topics lately is the...