I recently got an email from my local running store, FleetFeet, about a new product they introduced called FitBook. I looked through it quick and it looks like a great resource for someone who is looking to get a jump-start on reaching their health goals. They book is set-up for you to set you own goals and track... Continue Reading →
Racers Against Childhood Cancer (RACC)
I am a member of my local running club and two weeks ago we had a great meeting about running to raise money for good causes. The founder and president of Races Against Childhood Cancer spoke to us about how and why he started the organization, what they have done, and how we can help. They... Continue Reading →
November is American Diabetes Month
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has themed this year's theme is, "How will you stop Diabetes? The future is in your hands." According to the ADA, 24 million American have Diabetes (25% of whom are not diagnosed) and 57 million American have pre-Diabetes. In 2007, the cost of Diabetes was about $174 billion, $116 billion... Continue Reading →
What’s for dinner tonight?
Are you looking for a website that is full of delicious and nutritious recipes? Well, look no further! A Dietitian's Recipe Box is a collection of my favorite dietitian-approved recipes. Not only do these recipes receive an A for nutrition, but they have also have all been taste-tested by my beer and brat loving Wisconsin husband. Do you have a recipe that... Continue Reading →
Healthy News Bytes
Have you checked out the daily Healthy News Bytes on this website? If you look to your right on the screen you will see the Twitter Feed that I update daily with recent Health news. Some topics include supplements, obesity, health trends, and fun health facts. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or recommendations for... Continue Reading →
Vitamin D
Why do I need Vitamin D? Vitamin D has gained more attention by the research community and public than a reality TV star in the past few years. Traditionally, vitamin D was known to play a key role in calcium absorption - without it you cannot, I repeat cannot, absorb calcium from your diet. Most... Continue Reading →
Vitamin C – Does it really prevent colds??
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the most well-known vitamins. It is a water-soluble vitamin, so our bodies can excrete excess as needed. Because of this there is a lesser chance of consuming toxic levels. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can be regenerated by vitamin E (more to come in future... Continue Reading →
Vitamin A: Don’t forget to eat your carrots!
When most people think of vitamin A, they think of carrots and beta-carotene, but they are actually two different things (kind of). Let me explain. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat soluble vitamins should not be consumed in excess since they can accumulate in your fat tissues. Because they can accumulate in tissues, there is... Continue Reading →
Micronutrient Kick-Off
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals that make up the foods we eat every day. These nutrients are always in the news - "cut sodium to decrease your risk of high blood pressure," "vitamin E fights against disease," and "vitamin D can help prevent dementia." Newspaper editors know that you are likely not to read... Continue Reading →
New Obsession – Larabars
I am always taken aback by how time fies between posts. In the past month so much has happened! I have been studying like crazy for the MCAT, applying to medical schools, taking Spanish class, working, volunteering, and training for a marathon! In the midst of this I often think about what I should blog about next.... Continue Reading →
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