The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are about 4 million people with Type 1 diabetes and 30 million people with Type 2 diabetes in the United States (roughly 9.3% of the population). In North Carolina alone, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death. Below, we examine some of the common […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study in 2013, citing that food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Below, we address some common questions and topics related to food allergies in children. At what age do children typically develop symptoms of a food allergy? Food allergy symptoms can […]
Managing weight can be a challenge – especially during Halloween. However, a little pre-planning can go a long way. Below, we discuss some helpful tips and tricks to make this Halloween healthier for everyone involved. 6 Tips for Parents on Halloween When considering the candy that is collected while trick-or-treating: #1 – Examine Halloween candy immediately. […]
We all know that food choices and nutrition – before, during and after exercise – can have a significant impact on an athlete’s performance – especially if those athletes are training for the Olympics! So, when it comes to aspiring gold-medal Olympic swimmers, what does their diet look like? While recommendations vary based on a […]
Escape the sweltering summer heat with these quick and easy summer recipes! Have some recipes that you’d like to share? Leave a comment, or email us. Tomato Watermelon Salad Ingredients: 4-6 large tomatoes cut into cubes 1 personal size small seedless watermelon cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
Research shows that our physical and emotional well being depends on our digestive health. Fiber plays an important role in keeping the digestive tract healthy. When you eat food that is rich in fiber, it fills you up and keeps you satisfied longer. Foods low in fiber are digested faster and move through your body […]
April is National Pecan Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing some interesting facts about pecans! 10 Interesting Facts About Pecans Pecan is from an Algonquian word meaning ‘a nut requiring a stone to crack’. The U.S. produces about 80% of the world’s pecan crop. A pecan is not truly a nut, but technically a drupe, […]
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into but hard to get out of; and at work, it’s easy to slip into poor food choices… …a sales rep stops by with doughnuts for the entire office… …you celebrate a co-worker’s birthday with cupcakes… …you attend a catered business event, etc… About National […]
Can one chocolate a day really keep heart disease at bay? As we celebrate Heart Awareness this month, we’re giving you one more reason to fall in love with chocolate: it may actually help your heart! Heart Health and Chocolate The health benefits of chocolate have been known for centuries, but the true hero behind […]
What are “pulses”? Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers to the dried seed. When you think pulses, think of beans. Peas, chick peas, kidney beans – all provide a healthy source of protein; all are considered “pulses”, and all are part of the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
