stay healthy...live well! Your guide to research that matters and solutions that work.
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If you are looking for solid, useful information about health and nutrition, this site is for you. Instead of treating every bit of preliminary research that crosses the newswire as a "breakthrough," I try to focus on the important research and ideas that can make a significant difference in your health and well-being. Here, you’ll find articles, product and book reviews, recipes, and other solutions that make it easier to stay healthy and live well.
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Good health and good eating,
Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.
new and noteworthy
Flax Facts
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Flaxseed is popular with the healthy crowd. What’s in it for you? .. read more..
How Cooking Affects Nutrients
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Don’t pour all the vitamins down the drain. Find out how to keep more nutrients in your food. .. read more..
Sprouted Grains
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Sprouted grain products are all the rage. But does sprouting a grain improve its nutritional value? .. read more..
Soy Pros and Cons
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Last week I talked about the health benefits of soy. This week, you’ll hear the potential downside. .. read more..
All About Soy
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
What are the health benefits of soy? Could too much soy be bad for you? .. read more..
Superfruits
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Goji and Acai: Can these exotic berries improve your health? .. read more..
Should You Be a Vegetarian?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The payoffs and pitfalls of going meatless. .. read more..
Pros and Cons of Artificial Sweeteners
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sugar substitutes seem like a good idea for weight loss, but can they backfire? .. read more..
Reminder: Site upgrade may cause brief interruption on Jan 6th
Monday, January 5, 2009
We will be updating our database on January 6th. (Please see this post for more details on the hundreds of new and updated foods that are being added to NutritionData.com!) There may be a brief period during which you are unable to access your My ND Foods and Recipes. Don't worry:.. .. read more..
January dieters targeted with unsafe weight loss products
Friday, January 2, 2009
January is the most popular time of year for people to go on a diet. So it's no big surprise that diet aids and books are everywhere you look right now. Let's get real: Pills, drinks, patches, and teas will definitely make your wallet lighter but they aren't going to melt away fat. And .. .. read more..
Resolution Rescue: What are you craving?
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
If losing weight is one of your New Year's resolutions, sooner or later you'll probably find your resolve tested by an overwhelming desire for something really naughty. Hopefully, you'll reach for a diet-friendly snack instead. But your chances of heading off dietary disaster will be higher i.. .. read more..
Turning Resolutions into Realities
Sunday, December 28, 2008
On December 31st, millions of us will vow (once again) to turn over a new leaf in the New Year, recommitting ourselves to healthy habits that may have gotten lost in the holiday bustle. For those who are thinking ahead, here are some tips on turning this year's resolution into reality. 1. Mak.. .. read more..
Debunking the biggest health myths of 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
"Calories eaten late at night are more likely to be stored as fat." "Sugar causes hyperactivity in kids." "You lose most body heat through your head." These are just some of the myths debunked by Rachel C Vreeman and Aaron E Carroll in this article in this week's British Medical Journal .&nb.. .. read more..
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