Apple cider vinegar has been popular for decades as natural remedy “cure all.” While it may not cure quite everything, research has shown it to be effective for both balancing blood sugar and supporting weight loss. It is often promoted as a digestive aid, however,...
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, there is no better time to start adding some green to our plates! Plant-based foods get their natural, vibrant colors from compounds called phytochemicals or phytonutrients. These substances help to protect the plant from...
Since the 1970’s public interest in the field of nutrition has been growing. This interest sparked the beginning of “National Nutrition Month,” a month where nutrition and health are highlighted and celebrated in countless ways, according to themes. This year’s theme...
Reducing the amount of sugar in one’s diet is a very effective way to improve overall health and promote weight loss. However, switching to artificial sweeteners as a way to avoid natural sugars may not be your best option. A recent analysis of multiple studies in The...
See Julie Starkel’s expertise featured in Experience Life’s March 2018 magazine article on “The Great Salt Debate.” “The story of salt — as a favorite food flavoring and, at the same time, public-health enemy — continues to unfold....
As clinicians, we always ask our clients what nutritional supplements they take, or we often recommend them. An important aspect of taking supplements is knowing when and with what to take them. For example, B vitamins on an empty stomach can cause nausea, or some...
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