For someone with celiac disease, following a strict gluten-free diet is vital. However, this can bring new challenges navigating what to eat during the holidays. These special times often center…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by acid flowing back up the esophagus from the stomach. It affects an estimated 18-28 percent of adults in North America. Common Symptoms of GERD…
Did you know what you eat plays an important role in staying healthy during cold and flu season? “Maintaining your everyday healthy eating pattern is very important for your immune…
These are common questions when identifying a culprit for ongoing digestive symptoms. All these conditions can cause reactions in the digestive system like abdominal pain, bloating, or diarrhea, so…
Finding Solutions to Digestive Problems A Registered Dietitian (RD) will talk with you one-on-one about your symptoms and find a meal plan that will work for you. Healthy Weight…
If there’s one thing to remember this winter and flu season, it’s that maintaining your everyday healthy eating pattern is more important for your immune system than trying to catch…
Celiac disease is an autoimmune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten damages the intestinal tract lining which can cause poor absorption of nutrients leading…
Ideal Protein incorporates low carb food intake for weight loss and for retraining your body to be more sensitive to insulin. Here are some benefits of a low-carb lifestyle Increases…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder and is estimated to affect 11% of the population worldwide. There are a variety of therapeutic approaches to treating…
Most people know that fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that has many health benefits. It is a plant material that resisits digestion by the enzymes normally present in your stomach. …
While we are lucky to have so much produce variety available to us at the grocery store, it is still best to use what is in season. Asparagus Although asparagus’s…
You may have heard the term mindful eating. Yes, it’s definitely a hot topic in the world of health right now, but mindful eating is a practice that has been…
What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? This is a question many people are curious about, but don’t really know the answer to. What it means to be…
Many of us set new year resolutions of eating healthier and exercising more. Standard approaches to weight loss often involve restrictive eating, labeling foods as good or bad, and dictating…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re celebrating being in love! Love means more than just roses and love letters. It means spending quality time together and caring for one another – in…
February is heart month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), improving your diet and lifestyle can help prevent heart disease which is the leading cause of death in the…
Dark green leafy vegetables are low in calories and packed full of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and folate. Often people struggle…
It’s January and with the start of a new calendar year, many people are focused on getting into a regular routine with exercise and eating well. This year, turn your…
Most people only think about the bathroom when they have to go. But for Pamela G., a 69 year old Portland native, bathrooms were all she could think about. Four…
Your nutritional intake requirements certainly do change during pregnancy! To help avoid the light-headedness or nausea that can hit you during pregnancy, remember to eat small, frequent healthful meals with…
My buddy goes to the gym a lot. She’s a bit obsessive. She watches every January as the gym crowds surge and recede like the tide. By February, she gets…
