People of any age with obesity are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19
Obesity and high levels of adipose fat are linked to a weakened immune system, leading to an increased risk of viral infections and an increased …
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Overcoming Portion Distortion
Portion Size Matters I frequently find that I am recommending that patients limit the size of their portions when eating meals. “Too much of a …
Why Nutrition Information is SO Confusing
One week eggs are bad, the next week eggs are good. Coffee is good! No, it’s bad! There is a lot of contradiction out there …
New Year’s Resolution – Keep it Simple
Changing habits are hard! No matter what your New Year’s resolutions may be, statistically speaking, you probably won’t achieve it. I don’t mean to be …
Navigating the New Nutrition Label
FDA has been working on changing the nutrition facts labels on food products. The new label aims to help consumers make better informed choices. It …
Introducing Mindfulness to Mealtimes
Although what you eat is important, new studies are beginning to pay attention to the importance of how you eat. Results are positive and encouraging, emphasizing …
Happy National Nutrition Month®!
Although every month should be celebrated with good nutrition, March is National Nutrition Month®. Here are a couple of tips to help you have a …
Omega-3 Q&A
You hear about omega-3s but do you really understand what they are? We know they’re in fish and that they’re good for us, but why …