Some parts of the country are already into bathing suits while others are just starting to see it get warm enough for bathing suits. Wherever you live, here are a few tips on making sure you still fit into that bathing suit. While exercise is great for burning calories, it’s your general physical...

Michael Pollan did an amazing job in his his recent New York Times article, “Some of My Best Friends are Germs”, http://nyti.ms/11eiEVZ. We just don’t appreciate the trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies and work on our behalf (most of the time). It’s truly a must-read...

Nuts are a powerhouse of a snack. They provide protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Satisfying and flavorful, almost everyone enjoys including nuts in their diet. With all of the news in the media about the benefits of nuts, many people wonder “which nuts are best and why.” Here are the facts....

The month of March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”. These are my thoughts exactly, especially when it comes to a personality approach to losing weight. If you’ve been on more...

Many experts contend that not eating heavy meals before bedtime and restricting or limiting alcohol are important to improving sleep. However, research has proven that the vitamins and minerals that you consume also can impact your sleep. Magnesium Make sure that you get enough magnesium. People with...