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Can B Vitamins Reduce Senility?
In people already showing MCD it seems wise to check serum Hcy levels and if elevated recommend supplements of B-vitamins to lower serum Hcy levels. Dr. Douaud's study certainly suggests such supplements may slow the loss of grey matter and slow the rate of cognitive decline...
Make a Motivation Kit
Here are a few ideas for items that may remind your clients of the importance of their efforts.
Leafy Greens: A Closer Look
Today I'd like to offer you a special preview of the Building a Plant-Based Eating Pattern: Vegetables course with a quick excerpt from the exploration of leafy greens...
Added Sugars Infographic
The American Heart Association recently released a statement that advises all children between the ages of 2 and 18 to consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day. That's sage advice, but sometimes it can be a bit tough to follow....
Improve Your Cooking Skills: Presentation
I'm so proud of the new plating course Spectacular and Professional Plate Presentations that I just have to share a little preview with you today!
Berry Fact Sheet
It's time to take advantage of all the perfect summer fruit out there! This berry fact sheet provides a great opportunity to engage your clients with new and healthful foods...
Does Being Overweight Decrease the Risk of Dying?
There is a big difference between losing weight unintentionally due to faster aging and/or illness and intentionally losing excess adiposity by adopting a healthier diet and exercise program.
Taking On Athletic Challenges as an Adult
“…what stops most of us from achieving our dreams – as athletes and as people – are the confines of our imagination. As long as we restrict ourselves by our imaginations, we forever bind ourselves to our past and blind ourselves to our future.” -- John “The Penguin” Bingham
Sports Drink Comparison Chart
My team and I researched the most common sports drinks, assessing their nutrient information and compiling it into a simple comparison chart. Check out what we found!
3 Top Tips to Lower Sodium
"Americans consume too much sodium. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s first and third leading causes of death"
Juice Comparison Chart
Compare the nutrient profiles of these 10 top juices to determine whether any fit into a healthy and balanced eating pattern...
Does Dietary Salt Promote Obesity?
More research is needed to further elucidate how added dietary salt may be contributing to overeating, weight gain, insulin resistance, and type 2 DM. However, given the overwhelming evidence linking increased salt intake with the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, there is no reason not to make it clear that most people would be far better off limiting their sodium intake to no more than about 1500mg/day...
Nutrition News: August 2016
Get the latest information on obesity, cancer, and other hot topics for August...
3 Ways to 15 Minutes Per Day
There’s big news from the EuroPRevent 2016 meeting in Istanbul!
5 Tips for a Cancer-Fighting Eating Pattern
?By being more attentive to our diets, weight, and physical activity levels, we can prevent about 1/3 of the most common cancers...
The Appendices of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
It's time for a preview from the newest addition to the collection of continuing education courses for nutrition and health professionals...
Handout: Fruits, Veggies, and Your Health
Have you gotten your free copy of the Up, Up, and Away fruit and vegetable handout yet? This post makes the perfect companion piece...
A Brief History of the MyPlate Food Graphic
Let's take a look at MyPlate's history, shall we? After all, the guiding food graphic wasn't always a plate!
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