Did you know that certain foods when paired together actually enhance their nutrient uptake? Nutrition experts call this food synergy. It is a concept of understanding the interaction between nutrients, their absorption, and bioavailability in the human body.
With summer upon us there will be an abundance of zucchini (aka summer squash) in our grocery stores, farmstands and perhaps even from our own gardens. Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C (an antioxidant that also plays a role in forming blood vessels, muscle and collagen in our bones and aids in wound healing).
Have you ever purchased a product at the grocery store because it said “100% organic” on the front packaging or a frozen pizza because it was marketed as “cauliflower” pizza? If so, you are not alone.
You may have noticed that there are a lot of commercials for weight loss medications lately. In recent years the FDA approved a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1 analogues or incretin mimetics.
Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, can arise when an individual is sitting or lying in the same position for a long time without moving. This reduced mobility causes the skin over bony areas to become damaged due to lack of blood flow. These painful wounds can grow over time and lead…
As we age, our joints become weak and stiff with less range of motion. While this is inevitable, there are steps you can take to make sure your joints are as healthy as they can be so you can continue doing the things you love. Why do joints get weak? The lubricating fluid (synovial fluid)…
Exercise is very important for diabetes management and for delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Making exercise a part of your lifestyle will help improve blood sugar levels and reduce complications from diabetes.
In today’s day and age, we are constantly bombarded with messages about health and what we should be doing. Sometimes we forget to ask ourselves what we WANT to do, or what we LIKE to do. We blindly follow the next best trend that magazines, social media, or the news are promoting without realizing we may be neglecting ourselves mentally and physically.
If you’ve been suffering with hip pain that affects your daily life, it may be time to consider getting a hip replacement. Before going through with this process, it’s important to consider several factors and do your research. If you’re planning to get a hip replacement, one consideration is which surgical approach is best for…
Many people find that they lose their taste for coffee after bariatric surgery, or just want to save space in their now smaller stomach. If you’ve been a coffee drinker your whole life you may find it challenging at first to ditch your morning cup.