National Nutrition Month: Beyond The Table
Look Beyond the Table this National Nutrition Month Go Beyond the Table with National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign encourages us to reflect on the habits and food choices that influence our health. Going Beyond the Table means considering the journey food takes to get to our plate...
Heart-Healthy Benefits of Yoga
It’s no secret that yoga is excellent for strengthening and improving flexibility, but many would be surprised to know it is also great for heart health. Yoga is an ancient system of poses and breathing techniques that has gone from an activity with a few adherents in the United States a few decades ago...
Discovering Supermarket RDNs: Your Health Allies
America’s best-kept secret is the availability of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at supermarkets. About 81% of supermarkets employ an RDN, so your local grocer probably has a valuable resource on staff waiting to help you. Many offer these free services in person and virtually. Of course, each store provides different services, but most...
Navigating the Reality of Nutritional Supplements
Getting the daily recommendations of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients is a daunting task. Many people turn to supplements to reach these goals. In general, nature is best, so we should try to get proper nutrition from food and drink to keep our bodies performing at their peak. Plus, the federal government doesn’t regulate...