The experts say we are supposed to have 2-3 servings of fish a week because it contains nutrients like omega-3 that are good for our hearts. It also helps that it is low in fat and calories, giving…

Dietitians don’t just work in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Denise Boozell works at Hy-Vee grocery stores helping customers live healthier lives through nutrition. Boozell recently wrote an article that was featured by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics….

The end of February rolls around and people are gorging themselves on discount chocolate, while the dietetic students are running around frantically. They’re worried about the candy consumption, but something else has them frazzled. In the spring, dietetic students…

America may be one of the top countries in the world, according to many, but when it comes to health we fall short. When compared to 11 different countries, we have the most expensive healthcare systems and are among…

If you were to travel around the world you would find each country chooses their food in different ways. Cultures rely on different food groups and styles based on the influence of religion, what foods are available in an…

“Non-corrective” and “blindness” are two words I commonly hear associated with my life’s biggest demon: keratoconus. The disease is simple yet highly problematic. Basically, normal corneas are formed into a spherical shape such as a basketball, mine however are…

Stuck on a post-holiday sugar addiction? Is it causing you to fail at your New Year’s resolution already? Have no fear; just try this sweet, easy-to-make recipe to curb your craving but with less guilt. Your body will thank…

Some of us may have overindulged this Thanksgiving weekend. It may have you thinking about how you’re going to get back on track before the Christmas season starts. Maybe you are already looking for your quick fix. Perhaps you…

Successful people start their day off right, setting them up to be positive and motivated. It only seems fitting that a successful person would start their day with all the nutrients they need to function at their absolute best….