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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?
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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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How to Support Gut Health
What do you think of when you hear “gut health”? Perhaps supplements or probiotics or irritable bowel. Gut health is more than meets the eye. It is not only the gastrointestinal (GI) tract we are talking about. But an optimally functioning GI tract means other healthy body systems. Gut health is a hot topic today…
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The Sweet Truth- Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
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Skin Protection and Cancer Prevention
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?3 Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, even melanoma when identified early. I am going to discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations. 4 Types of Skin Cancer: Risk Factors How…
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Macro and Micro Nutrients
Have you heard of the food pyramid containing 5 food groups: grains, meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy/fats? This is a commonly used method to help us consume a well balanced diet. While it is a useful tool it can be misleading. Now the buzz is on “macro and micro nutrients”, and rightfully so. These are…
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How to Ensure Healthy and Safe Food Consumption
Have you heard the talk that American food is unhealthy, or worse unsafe? Unfortunately, there are some truths to this. But there are things that we can do to ensure that we are consuming safe and healthy food products. I am going to discuss top food ingredients/additives to avoid, organic vs inorganic, and what you…