Category: Nutrition

How to De-Stress During the Holidays

How to De-Stress During the Holidays

How to De-Stress During the Holidays The holidays are filled with fun and cheer, but can also bring on stress for some with all the entertaining, cooking, visiting family and friends, shopping, and eating. Finding ways to cope with stress helps make the season more enjoyable so you can really feel the holiday spirit. Read […]

What is the Great American Smokeout?

What is the Great American Smokeout?

The Great American Smokeout Occurring annually on November 21, this day encourages smokers to take the first step toward a tobacco-free life. Do you know how a smoking habit affects your food consumption? Heartburn Smoking increases bile production in the stomach, causing smokers to experience more significant acid reflux after eating than non-smokers. Taste Dulled […]

Spooked by Sugar? Myths, Truths and Info on this Vilified Ingredient

Spooked by Sugar? Myths, Truths and Info on this Vilified Ingredient

Spooked By Sugar? There is no denying that sugar has become everyone’s favorite nutritional enemy these days. Everything from The Keto Diet to the USDA Dietary guidelines expresses warnings against excess sugar consumption. But are we sure that sugar is “bad,” or that we need to avoid it? After all, sugar is in many things, […]