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Multiple Sclerosis and Nutrition
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous...


Nutritional Tips for Diabetes
Managing diabetes means maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Along with proper medication and physical activity, this also requires...


The Gluten-Free Diet: Building the Grocery List
Gluten is a type of protein found in common grains such as wheat, barley and rye, as well as foods made from these grains. Consuming even...


Protein and exercise
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides an objective and critical review related to the intake of protein for...


Brain Health and Fish
When is the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can't remember, it may be more than the passage of time that's to blame. Research...


Gastroesophageal Reflux
Many people have a passing case of indigestion from time to time. But when it occurs frequently, it could be indicative of a more serious...


Feeding Vegetarian and Vegan Infants and Toddlers
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Academy of Pediatrics agree: Well-planned vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are...


Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease; it is a group of symptoms that occur together that affect the large intestine. Studies...


Say "Yes!" to Non-Food Rewards - Children
What parent doesn't want good behavior and great grades? Rewarding children for good choices is an effective way to encourage behaviors...


Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements: Do You Need to Take Them?
Most of us know that good nutrition is important for good health. However, when we hear buzzwords such as "calcium deficiency" or learn...
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