Why Family Meals Matter

Why Family Meals Matter

Benefits of Family Dinner With busy schedules, the convenience of fast food, and enticing electronics, it can be difficult to coordinate family meals on a daily basis. How important is it really to have family dinners? Well, research tells us that it is actually quite...
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics

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...
Food Label Reading Tips for Heart Health

Food Label Reading Tips for Heart Health

Food label reading can be intimidating, especially if you’re trying to make heart-healthy choices. There are so many different things to consider, from serving sizes to nutrient content. But don’t worry, with these heart-healthy tips, a little bit of...
How Alcohol Affects People with Diabetes

How Alcohol Affects People with Diabetes

It’s Friday night, you’ve had a long work week, the house is quiet and you’re ready to unwind. You pour yourself a half glass of wine and turn on Netflix. Before you know it, the entire bottle of wine is empty and it’s soon time for bed. Now, this may seem like a...
Foods That Fight Depression

Foods That Fight Depression

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...