Flavonoids
By Elizabeth May, RDN, CSOWM, LDN A recent study looked at the effects of flavonoid-rich foods on reducing one’s risk of dying from heart disease or cancer. The study found that moderate to high intakes of flavonoid-rich foods reduced the risk of dying from...August is Kids Eat Right Month!
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN August is national “kids eat right’ month. This is the sixth year the nutrition community is celebrating this occasion. This is a great time to evaluate not only your child’s nutrition as the new school year is swiftly...Staying hydrated during the summer season
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN Summer is here which means staying hydrated is essential for a safe and healthy summer. Approximately 60-70% of water makes up the human body. Therefore, replenishing our body with water is key to maintain homeostasis,...
Go Bananas!
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Are you scared to eat a banana because all the noise about it being “high in sugar”? Your Nutrition expert is telling you to not fear and go bananas. First off, bananas have zero added sugar, unlike the honey or...
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