When talking about antioxidants, chances are visions of dark chocolate, juicy strawberries and pomegranate juice pop into your head. What about cinnamon or oregano? Creating meals using spices and herbs is one of the best ways to add color, taste and aroma (and antioxidants!) to foods without adding salt or fat.
Antioxidants may help to reduce [...]

Recently sugar has been all over the news as it’s been linked with the growing obesity problem in the United States.
Earlier this month, Dr. Robert Lustig told CBS News’ “60 minutes” that sugar is addictive, toxic, and it’s killing us by increasing our risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, hypertension and cancer. The pediatric [...]

By Amy Bowen, RD, LDN and Lindsey Hurd, Dietetic Intern, MS
With sensible management through diet, exercise, and medication, individuals diagnosed with diabetes can live a long healthy life. Diabetes is a lifelong disease that cannot be cured. Luckily, risks for complications and accompanying diseases such as heart disease can be reversed or avoided by following [...]

WakeMed’s Mother’s Milk Bank was recently featured in a news story by Fox Wilmington about the increasing demand for “human milk for human babies”. The milk bank is one of the most established on the East Coast and one of only 10 in the country. Thousands of babies have benefited from the program. WakeMed collects [...]

As they grab their uniforms, cleats, rackets, helmets, sneakers, etc… make sure your kids grab healthy snacks to keep their energy high and their minds nourished.
And, if you’re the parent in charge of snacks, it’s important to bring something that will keep all the kids moving!
Here’s a list of go-to snacks that will surely be [...]

Once again, here are a few recipes straight from the NC’s No Diet Diet – all featuring North Carolina-grown seasonal veggies. Lettuce varieties sprout in early spring and are packed with tons of nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and folic acid. Not all lettuce is created equal, however, so look for dark [...]

Yesterday I posted NC’s No-diet Diet featuring a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown right here in our state. As promised, here is the first round of healthy recipes showcasing this month’s seasonal sensation  – all to help you get healthy in 2011.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, enjoy these healthy recipes with the [...]

Every January, we all make the promise to eat better, get in shape and lead healthier lifestyles. Inevitably, few of us stick to this lofty promise. If you’re one of the many who succumb to the onslaught of office goodies or game day grease, you’re not alone. The good news is that North Carolina’s long [...]

You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. 
A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks.  And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference.
1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
2. Eatingwell.com – 25 Super Bowl recipes [...]

Losing weight is always one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions.  And, many resolve to lose weight and get fit year after year because unfortunately many New Year’s Resolutions quickly fall by the wayside, causing disappointment, anger, and frustration.  This year, make your resolution to lose weight and get fit a reality.
 Join Dr. Brandon [...]