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Incorporating Protein into Your Diet (March 2020)

Protein is found throughout the body is virtually almost every tissue and organ.  In fact, 20% of the human body is made up of protein.1 The building blocks of protein are amino acids which carry out many roles such as transportation of nutrients, supporting our...

Improve your metabolism for overall health (February 2020)

What is metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.  Metabolism occurs around the clock, even when you are sleeping.  In fact, the term used for what your body burns at rest is called resting metabolic rate and...

Alzheimer’s disease and a dietary connection (January 2020)

In 2014 it was estimated that 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a severe form of dementia, and hundreds of thousands more may suffer from an often misdiagnosed subtype called “hippocampal sparing” Alzheimer’s, according to recent...

Are You Ready for the Holiday Season? (December 2019)

It’s getting to be that time of year when family gatherings and holiday parties are a consistent part of our lives. The sweet and delicious aromas coupled with the nostalgic memories of grandma’s pies, cakes and comfort foods unravel our will power of healthy eating. ...

DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (November 2019)

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ refers to abnormal cells contained within the milk ducts. Since it has not spread outside of the milk ducts, it is classified as non-invasive.   Many oncologists refer to it as stage 0 breast cancer. You may not feel anything, like a lump, but...