This is a guest post from Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD, dietitian and author of NoNutritionFear.com. Suzanne is someone who has been one of my "go-to research/evidence interpretation people" for much of my career. She has a master's degree in epidemiology and stays on top of the data regarding nutrition and cancer. I have had people ask me this question, so when I saw Suzanne's explanation, I thought it was great! I figured my readers would like to know the truth. What's … [Read more...]
What Kinds of Foods Depress the Immune System?
First, you learned the TRUTH about immunity boosting foods. BOTTOM LINE: There's not one food, or nutrient, that will boost, or bust, your immune system. Research shows that it's an overall pattern of eating that makes a difference in supporting your immune system. Then you learned what foods can promote a healthy immune system. BOTTOM LINE: Foods that provide your body with prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants, omega-3 fats and phytochemicals are all important in … [Read more...]
What Foods Should You Eat to Improve Immunity? Immune Boosting Foods!
In the last post of the Immune Boosting Foods series, we learned that no one food can boost your immune system or ward off the common cold. Nope, not even vitamin C or zinc! Everything works TOGETHER. Yes, you have to eat a healthy diet to feed your whole system. There are some things you can do every day to help keep your immune system strong! We call these 'immune boosting foods.' Prebiotics and Probiotics: You might wonder - what's the difference between prebiotics and … [Read more...]
Recipes from Chef Malena with the Mindful Eating Class
The Mindful Eating class had the pleasure of having Chef Malena come and make some of her easy recipes for people on the go. She isn't a huge believer in firm recipes but rather tastes as she goes to see what tastes good. These amounts are approximations but everything is delicious! Recipes! Curry Chickpea Wrap For this recipe, you can taste as you go. It is great to make the night before and wrap for lunch the next day. Also, for additional toppings and flavors, if you think … [Read more...]
I’ve Heard Diets Don’t Work. A Dietitian’s Thoughts.
By Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN. I just read an interview of a researcher that has spent decades studying eating habits and dieting – and she very adamantly states (in her new book) that diets don’t work. After reading her interview I partially agree and partially disagree with her. How Diets Work The researcher outlines that people go into starvation mode when they diet by eating less calories and this in turn leads them to be hyper-aware of food, more hungry, and their … [Read more...]
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