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Not all Milks are Created Equal - Understanding Non-Dairy Milks

Whether for personal reasons or due to allergies, millions of people choose to avoid drinking cow’s milk. With all of ...

Start Saving Yourself Now: February is National Cancer Prevention Month

Cancer doesn’t take a year off. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2021, approximately 1.9 million people will be ...

BMI Myths Debunked: Unpacking the Facts

What Is BMI? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines body mass index as "a measure of weight adjusted ...

Pregnancy Myths and Facts

When you’re pregnant, the list of dos and don’ts can seem daunting. Friends, relatives and even strangers will offer advice ...

Healthy Superbowl Snacks

Sporting events tend to mean sitting around watching the game while eating a lot of food - which can add ...

Dried Beans - the Humble “Super Food”

Beans deserve a bigger place in our diets. Many countries have a high intake of beans. In eastern and southern Africa ...

Men’s Big 3 Health Issues

As a primary care provider, I’ve noticed that many men are under-concerned about what I call the big three – blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

Add More Color to Your Plate!

Colorful foods have some of the best health benefits for your body. The colorful food groups you want to make ...

What's Happening in Your Thyroid Gland?

Think of your thyroid as setting your body’s tempo. This quarter-sized, butterfly-shaped gland below your Adam’s apple secretes hormones which ...

Try "Nutrient-Dense" for the New Year

The closer a food is from being hand picked, the more nutrient-density it has. Eating a variety of these types of foods helps fuel our body with macronutrients and micronutrients.

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