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What is a Flavonoid Rich Diet?
I have said it before and I will say it again: Food is medicine! (but also don’t take that entirely out of context, please) What I mean is: What we put into our body can do a whole lot of good OR a whole lot of bad. What if I were to tell you there…
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Olive Oil: Is it the Real Deal?
Did you know that up to 80% of olive oil is counterfeit? Manufacturers and sellers are adulterating and/or mislabeling the product. The said “olive oils” we are purchasing at stores and/or in restaurants may have other oils mixed in. Or be an entirely different oil itself! If you read by previous post “The Truth About…
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How to Make Eating Healthy Achievable and Affordable
Is eating healthy really more expensive? I am sure you have heard it or even thought it. However, literature is conflicting. One study found that when evaluating food cost per calorie, unhealthy food is less expensive. Conversely, when evaluating food cost per portion size, healthy food is less expensive.1 The bottom line: most of us…
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The Salty Truth
Did you know that salt was once a form of currency?5 That’s right. The salt in our kitchens used to be someone’s paycheck! While salt has different value today, it remains relevant in every day life. Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is more than added flavor. Sodium is an essential electrolyte our bodies need…
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The Low-Down on Apple Cider Vinegar
It’s all the rage now. You see it in beverages, salad dressings, gummies, and more. But are there any real health benefits with apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption? Keep reading to get the low-down on ACV. What is it? A type of vinegar made with crushed apples and yeast. It undergoes fermentation to produce acetic…
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What Are Superfoods?
Are you wondering (like the rest of us) “who are these superfoods, anyway”? And “what makes them super?“. I’ve got you covered. I will define, discuss the benefits, provide examples, and help you incorporate these foods into your daily diet. While there are many healthy and nutritious foods, superfoods go the extra mile. Superfoods are…
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How to Combat Inflammation with Diet
Is the food you are eating making you sick? Food can be detrimental to our health OR the best medicine. As a clinical pharmacist, I know a thing or two about anti-inflammatory medications. But, is there something more potent and effective without the side effects of medicines? Let’s step away from the medicine cabinet and…
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What You Need to Know About Insulin Resistance?
Approximately 40% of US adults aged 18 to 44 were found to have insulin resistance in a 2021 study1. Maybe you have heard of insulin resistance. Or even better, you have came across it in a few of my posts. Insulin resistance is thought to precede Type II Diabetes by 10-15 years1. The more we…
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The Scoop on Fats
Do you remember being told “fats are bad”? There were claims indicating the less fat the healthier. But then, seemingly overnight, extreme high fat diets promoting weight loss were broadcasted across the net. And now, there is much information about healthy and non-healthy fats. And trans vs saturated vs unsaturated fats. Literature and recommendations have…
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The Truth About Vegetable Oils
A headline reads “vegetable oils are bad”. The next day another reads “vegetable oils are heart healthy”. Where does the truth lie? Here we meet again to discuss another controversial health related topic. There is much to consider with vegetable oils such as omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, linoleic acid content, polyunsaturated vs unsaturated vs trans…