9 Simple Strategies To Keep Your Nutrition On Track At The Family BBQ Summertime is filled with parties, social events, and barbeques. It’s a time to enjoy gatherings with friends, and family, and fun food. You may be wondering how you can keep up your healthy eating...
Top Food Allergens & Implementing an Elimination Diet According to recent statistics, approximately 10.8% of Americans suffer from food allergies. (1) A food allergy is an IgE immune response whereby the body identifies it as an invader which creates an allergic...
Why Reading Nutrition Labels Is Important Become a savvy shopper by reading and comparing nutrition labels when making food selections. The new food nutrition label makes it easier to gather information in order to make healthy choices. A few general things to...
What is Acid Reflux or GERD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder, also known as GERD, is a condition that generally causes symptoms of “heartburn” or a burning sensation in your chest or throat. This can occur when stomach contents and acid backflow into the esophagus,...
We hear about so many people these days who are either allergic to, have an intolerance to, or have a sensitivity to certain foods. You may know someone who has a peanut allergy or is gluten-free or follows a low FODMAP diet regimen. What does all of this mean? How do...