by Kelly Myers | Jun 19, 2023 | Medical Nutrition
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...
by Ann Sukany-Suls | Jun 29, 2022 | dietitians, healthy eating, Medical Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Articles
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...
by Ann Sukany-Suls | Apr 21, 2022 | Medical Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Articles
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,...
by Travis Chilcot | Feb 28, 2022 | healthy eating, meal planning, Medical Nutrition
Vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients, are required to perform essential functions in the body and must be obtained from the diet, primarily in the form of whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats). How much...
by Sondra Tacket | Feb 9, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 5-6% of your total calories. Saturated fats are typically animal sourced (with the exception of coconut) and solid at room temperature (think butter, cheese, marbling of steak, skin...
by Sondra Tacket | Jan 21, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic review ranked the Med Diet most likely to provide protection against coronary heart disease. It originates in the regions...
