Making healthy food choices is important at any age, but as you get older, it becomes critical to keep up with how your body’s nutritional needs change. Nutrition becomes much more than just watching calories. During National Nutrition Month, Michelle Cole, R.D., LDN, CDE, the director of FirstHealth’s Diabetes & […]

Diet can be a critical piece in avoiding any number of diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medical experts often recommend a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, such as […]

Mark A. Mahoney As we continue into National Nutrition Month consider some of the following eating tips provided through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy eating is recommended throughout life, but as we age certain factors can affect our nutrient needs. Choosing a variety of foods from all the […]

Including vegetables in your pet’s diet can help boost their overall health. While meat, poultry and seafood are the primary ingredients in pet foods in general, eating fruits and vegetables can provide additional health advantage for your furry friends. From supporting their digestive system to supplying them with essential antioxidants […]

Greg Feinsinger Following are some random health tips that don’t warrant a whole column of their own: COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING: Over 50,000 Americans die annually from colon cancer, which is a preventable disease — it’s very rare in populations on a life-long plant-based, whole food diet. The earliest stage of colon […]

A vegan diet plan can be as interesting, delicious, and easy to put together as any meat-based diet out there. Thanks to the hundreds of plant-based food brands and innovation in the vegan space over the past several years, it’s easier than ever to adopt a vegan diet that leaves […]