About one in 10 adults and one in 13 children have food allergies, or two children in every classroom. My niece is one of those two children who has a food allergy. She’s allergic to peanuts. Immediately after eating something with peanuts, including peanut oil, she starts coughing and gagging. While reactions to food can…
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March is National Nutrition Month®! This year’s theme, “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” demonstrates how flavors from cultures around the world are a tasty way to nourish ourselves and appreciate our diversity. Throughout March and the rest of the year, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures. My team and…
DetailsThis month we are celebrating the achievements and history of Black Americans as part of Black History Month. Food and nutrition are a part of our business and profession so I want to highlight foods from our Southern culture and African ancestors. You may have been told soul food is unhealthy. In fact, some think…
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Is eating an anti-inflammatory diet important for people living with arthritis? In the United States, 24% or 58.5 million people are living with arthritis according to the CDC. That means you or someone you know has arthritis. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (tissues in the joint break down over time). Other types of…
DetailsWe are born preferring sweet tastes not bitter and sour tastes. This is the reason why children rarely say no to candy while refusing to eat broccoli. Bitter flavors indicated that a plant might be poisonous and sour ones prevented us from eating spoiled calories. Our taste buds saved us from fatal outcomes. But are…
DetailsProcessed foods have gotten a bad rap. We have been told to avoid processed foods because it causes heart disease, weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and many other chronic illnesses. But did you know processed foods aren’t just a bag of potato chips, a cheeseburger meal at your local fast-food restaurant, or a box of…
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Speaking with Christine Pullara on “Atlanta & Company” on 11alive.com. I share a few easy swaps and fresh tips to up your nutrition game.
What is National Nutrition Month®? An annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (aka The Academy). The Academy is is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. I’ve been a member of this organization for 15 years. In March, the Academy focuses on attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition…
DetailsDid you know? Just 1 in 10 American adults meet the daily fruit and vegetable recommendations. Not eating the daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake puts you at risk for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. You’re also at risk for certain cancers. Your body is missing out on important vitamins,…
DetailsAbdominal bloating, pain, fatigue, joint pain, trouble sleeping, skin changes, migraines, can’t focus or concentrate, and weight imbalances. Do these symptoms sound familiar? Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Did you know these symptoms can be caused by adverse food reactions such as food allergies and food intolerances or sensitivities? A Client’s Story Paula,…
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