Nutrition

By Charlyn Fargo It’s amazing that a little extra stress in your life can result in a few extra pounds. As the cortisol increases, so does our tendency to gain weight. The more stressed we are, the more likely we are to grab something – anything – and it may not...

Q: I have a client wanting to try intermittent fasting (where he has long periods of not eating) as a way to lose weight. Does it work?

By Health.com Diet fads tend to come and go: One day we’re eating low-fat, low-calorie and low-sugar foods; the next we’re eating like cavemen, or giving up meat, or eating only cabbage and grapefruit. But while many diets have had their moment in the spotlight,...

By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D., Entrée Environmental Nutrition You probably know that as you age, your eyesight and hearing are likely to decline, but did you know that your senses of taste and smell can go south as well? We start out with thousands of taste buds on our...

By Nicole Wavra, M.P.H., R.D. & Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., R.D.N. Q: What are sugar alcohols and how are they used? A: Sugar alcohols occur naturally in some fruits and vegetables and are also a man-made ingredient commonly used as a substitute for sugar in foods....

Perhaps one of the greatest lessons I have learned during my three decades in health care is that good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy life.