A functional nutrition approach to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Photo Cred: Farhad Ibrahimzade/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP I recently had a patient who sought nutrition counseling after her endocrinologist explained she would likely be on medication for...
Read MoreHigher fruit and vegetable intake linked to better mental health in children
Photo Cred: Katerina Holmes/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Higher fruit and vegetable intake is associated with better mental health in secondary schoolchildren, while a nutritious breakfast and lunch is linked to...
Read MoreHigh-fat diet increases incidence of colorectal cancer, study finds
Photo Cred: Beyaz Lab/CSHL, 2021 By Katherine Shagoury A high-fat diet increases the incidence of colorectal cancer, according to a new study in mice published in the journal Cell Stem...
Read MoreFDA issues new sodium guidelines
Photo Cred: Castorly Stock/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new guidance for sodium content in commercially processed, packaged, and prepared foods, aiming to...
Read MoreStudies suggest vegan diet boosts vaccine efficacy, reduces COVID-related morbidity and mortality
Photo Cred: Ella Olsson/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury In addition to vaccinations, healthcare workers should recommend plant-based diets to help patients improve their health and decrease vulnerability to the novel coronavirus...
Read MoreRestoring gastrointestinal balance after infection
Photo Cred: Daria Shevtsova/Pexels By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP I recently had a patient who had experienced eight months of concerning gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. While she had completed treatment...
Read MoreThe psoriasis obesity connection
Photo Cred: Linda Prebreza/Pexels By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP The connection between psoriasis and obesity is undeniable, but still not well understood. Both involve a multifactorial pathogenesis and often...
Read MoreHigh fat diet disrupts body clock, may lead to overeating, study finds
Photo Cred: Milan/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury When rats are fed a high fat diet, it disturbs the body clock in their brain that normally controls satiety, leading to over-eating and...
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