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What are they? Genetically modified foods, otherwise known as genetically engineered foods, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are the new buzzwords in the health world. Know what it all means? Through genetic engineering, the genes of a plant, animal, virus or bacteria are removed and then inserted into another organism – usually a plant – …

Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly touted for their ability to help shield us from a variety of serious health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and depression. It, consequently, seems like a “no-brainer” that we would make sure to consume them on a regular basis in adequate amounts. However, according to national surveys, …

Grocery Shopping: not exactly anybody’s idea of a fun weekend activity, but it doesn’t need to be nearly as miserable as many of us make it. In my opinion, the most common cause of the “grocery store blues” is showing up to shop without a well thought-out plan. A haphazard shopping effort almost always results …

Just taking a quick look at the increasing obesity and sugar consumption trends shows that our amplifying preference for sweetness may be contributing to our nation’s most prevalent health problems. Consequently, in effort to provide consumers with a sweet-tasting product without the added calories and rapid blood sugar spikes, the US Food and Drug Administration …

One of the most common things I hear new clients say in my nutrition coaching office is something to the effect of: “I do really well in the morning, but around 3-4 p.m., my eating goes downhill fast!” Usually, the “going downhill” involves giving into cravings for high-sugar, high-fat junk food. My response to this …

If you have a full tank of gas, you don’t stop by the gas station to fill up, correct? If you have a 2-quart jug full of water, you don’t continue pouring the water into a 20-ounce water bottle once the bottle is full, right? If you did, the tank or the bottle would overflow, …

Well, the biggest excuse of the year, January 1st, just passed us by. It is time to buckle down and make some lifestyle improvements. The classic New Year’s resolution relating to health and fitness is to “eat better and to exercise more.” My question for anyone trying to make this new year a healthier year …

When it comes to weight loss, most individuals seem to be unaware of how to set a REAL goal. I wouldn’t be surprised if anyone reading this article has, at some point in time, either said or heard another person saying something similar to the following statements: “Tonight I will just eat as much as …

When you hear the term “processed foods,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a cheese-like substance that whizzes out of a canister, a package of gummy candies, or, simply, white all-purpose flour. In contrast, you might think of vitamin D-fortified orange juice, instant brown rice, or a can of chunked tuna. The truth is, our …

Have you ever been in a “bad relationship” with someone? How about a “bad relationship” with junk food, salad, chips and salsa or just plain food in general? It is estimated that ten million women in the United States have an eating disorder, but I dare say that a high majority of women in the …