Alcohol and Weight Loss: What the Research Tells Us Have you been told to avoid alcohol when trying to lose weight? Research appears to be neutral on whether alcohol intake can influence weight gain directly. Despite this, there are notable reasons to consider when...
Certain weight loss medications may be recommended for individuals when they are not having success with their weight loss goals from lifestyle change alone. The efforts in making behavior changes to lose weight look very different from person to person. Success...
There is something inaugural about the first day of fall. We welcome the crisp air after the sweltering days of summer and find ourselves outside to soak up the vibrant autumn colors. There is nothing like a fall barbecue to kick off the season! Growing up, my family...
When social media platforms were first developed, no one could have pictured the growth and influence they would have on our everyday lives. Pew Research Center estimates that 70% of Americans use some form of social media for connection and entertainment. Access to...
In the post-COVID era, many of us are starting to evaluate the toll the last few years have had on our relationships. Being at home more or avoiding large crowds could very well have caused changes in how we perceive ourselves and others, even if this was temporary or...
What Is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a familiar term that may not be fully understood by many. It is not a disease but is considered a functional disorder depending on symptom presentation. The American College of Gastroenterology has created criteria for...
Did you get assigned a Senior Superlative in high school? When it comes to prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, I like to think of them as the “best clique”. They complement each other while having their own purpose in health and wellness. These items are consumed...
When it comes to your mental health, have you thought about the role nutrition might play? Here at Nutrition Healthworks, we know that proper nutrition enhances outcomes and quality of life for many disease states and comorbidities. Why would depression be any...
Nutrition and Metabolism was my favorite class in school. Learning about the complexities of the human body and how nutrition provided the building blocks for daily function was truly fascinating. In short, your metabolism is a set of bodily reactions that convert...
Healthy Halloween Tips! Ready or not, Halloween will be here soon! There are few holidays that kids look forward to as much as Halloween. Understandably, many parents feel conflicted about how to handle the increase in sugar load. As the parent, you can be actively...