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A Food Plan to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Post on by Margo Gladding
Diabetes is the largest health-care and health-economic problem in the United States. In 2012, it affected 28.9 million adults 20 years of age and older, and an additional 86 million adults with prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is associated with a 10-year shorter life...... -
Nutrition Rx: Portable Food for the Whole Family
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
As we fit in last-minute travel excursions and summer day trips, it’s easy to stray from the healthful choices we’ve made all summer. The good news is that eating healthfully – in the air, on the road, or at the beach –...... -
Change in Dietary Guidelines for 2015
Post on by Paula Gallagher
For years, we were told to stay away from eggs, butter, shrimp... well anything that was high in fat and contained cholesterol, to protect heart health and prevent heart disease. In the past, the U.S. dietary guidelines advised people to...... -
A Green Light for Healthful Eating: Is 2015 the Year for Preventive Medicine?
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
The Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages consumers to follow a plant-based template to reach and maintain optimal health. This method of healthful eating is the easiest way to increase consumption of vitamins and minerals that we often...... -
Prenatal Health Series: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Congratulations, you are pregnant! Now what? Over the next few weeks we will look at nutrition, exercise, sleep habits and more regarding women's health during pregnancy. This week, we'll look at nutrition. Nutrition during pregnancy usually requires an increased need for vitamins...... -
Breakfast Tomorrow: Overnight Oatmeal
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Versions of this recipe have been popping up all over social media. I finally decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did. Overnight oatmeal is ideal for those who have no time for breakfast. Prepared in the...... -
We’re Here to Help and Support You With Extraordinary Health Resources
Post on by Marc Isaacson, President, Village Green Apothecary
Our team at Village Green Apothecary has one main goal – to help our customers optimize their health and feel extraordinary....... -
Lunch Bag Tips for Kids
Post on by Paula Gallagher
With only weeks to go, now is a good time to start thinking about what you will be packing in your kids' lunches. As parents, we want to make sure that our kids are eating the most nutritious foods, but in a busy world, achieving this is sometimes easier said...... -
Food As Medicine
Post on by Margo Gladding
Food As Medicine, the highly praised professional training program hosted by The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, will be held June 7-10, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, MD. A...... -
Sunday Radio Show: Nutrition Effects on Hormone Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Natasha Turner will be discussing how nutrition habits influence our hormones. Dr. Natasha Turner, ND, is one of Canada’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants. Her main interests are hormonal issues, weight management, preventative health and digestive concerns. Dr. Turner......
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