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Nov 21, 2024

ACLM Conference Recap

Attending a conference is always an energizing experience. Attending the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference from October 27-30 was amazing. There were about 1,000 attendees in all kinds of healthcare related careers, including registered dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and health coaches, to name a few. They all came… 

Nov 21, 2024

Meatball Makeover

These Beef and Lentil Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce are a great way to get into the holiday spirit, incorporate more plant protein and increase your Vitamin C intake. Fresh cranberries are typically available in U.S. supermarkets only after harvest, from October through January. Frozen cranberries should be available year-round. Cranberries are an exceptional source of Vitamin C… 

Nov 21, 2024

Don’t be a pirate. Be a Limey!

In my head, the word “scurvy” is always said with a pirate accent as I think of the seafarers from long ago suffering from headaches, fatigue, and wounds that wouldn’t heal. You might be surprised to learn that these symptoms of scurvy are happening to about 7-10% of the US population and the incidence seems… 

Jul 12, 2024

PhytoMedicine Outreach Flourishes

North Carolina FCS (Family and Consumer Science) Institutes North Carolina Extension is an amazing resource that puts research findings into the hands of the public through the programs provided by agents. Family and Consumer Science Agents help consumers gain better access to healthy foods (often from local farmers), learn how to make and store healthy… 

Jul 12, 2024

Exploring Nutrition and Neuropsychology

In recent years, the intersection of nutrition and neuropsychology has gained significant attention, with researchers delving into the intricate connections between diet and brain health. One area of particular interest is the role of phytochemicals in supporting cognitive function and mental well-being. Phytochemicals are bioactive compounds found in plant-based foods. Phytochemicals encompass a diverse array of… 

Mar 17, 2024

Curate Your Social Media Feed for Better Health

Check out The Salad Lab (@thesaladlabofficial) on Instagram. This creator demonstrates a different salad each day along with beverage pairings. Her science-themed stylings feature labware in place of the usual measuring cups and prep bowls. It is a fun perspective on incorporating salads into your diet. Try the Spring Chopped Salad with Goddess Dressing. This article was… 

Mar 17, 2024

The Best Diet for You

What is the right, easiest, or best diet to follow? What about Keto, paleo, DASH, Atkins, South Beach, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean, low carb, low fat? How does anyone make sense of all of the available information (while sorting out the misinformation) about food and health? One simple answer is, “the best diet is the one… 

Mar 17, 2024

Advances in Precision Nutrition

Current nutrition recommendations are made using general ideas of healthy foods, laboratory blood tests, and clinical symptoms. As scientists discover more about the human genome, they are learning more about the health and nutrition information coded there. People eating the same foods can have very different health according to their genetics. We aren’t quite there… 

Jan 17, 2024

Fermentation: Try Something New This Year!

Fermented foods have lots of probiotics that can help replenish an imbalance in the gut microbiome. An imbalance might be caused by a prescribed course of antibiotics to fight an infection or a change in your diet. Diets low in fiber and high in processed foods, can lead to a decreased amount of good microbiota diversity.…