By: Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D. Diet dogma has a life of its own. Even when science reveals the truth behind a diet fad or web rumor, the myth lingers on. Here are a few mistaken identities in the nutrition arena. Myth No. 1: Vitamin supplements are a waste of time. Fact: Every so often the news reports…
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Landmark Study Supports Supplementation for Heart Health
By: Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D. Nutrition science has finally caught up with common sense. In a landmark study from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, the researchers conclude that men who supplement with a multivitamin have a significantly lower risk for serious heart disease issues. What makes this study different from others? In contrast to previous…
The One Vitamin You Are Low In
By: Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D. Unless you’re supplementing daily with vitamin D, it’s likely you are deficient and don’t even know it. Up to three in every four people tested are low in this vitamin. What’s the risk? Until recently, vitamin D’s sole job was to support calcium absorption and deposition into bone, thus lowering osteoporosis…
5 tips to help you age healthier
Are the foods on your plate helping you stay healthy through the years? We know what foods are ‘good’ for us, but did you know that what’s on your plate today could affect the way you age? A recent study, by DSM and Groningen University, looked at why some populations age healthier than others. The…
Common Misconceptions about Supplements
In our last article, we talked about the difficulties of meeting recommended guidelines for essential nutrients. “Even if you follow a healthy diet, a busy lifestyle can make it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals from food alone,” says Elizabeth Somer, a leading registered dietitian and author of several books, including…
Making the nutritional grade
As we enter 2016, many of us are thinking about our health and nutrition. After the indulgences of the holiday season, it’s time to take a closer look at what’s on our plate. When it comes to getting essential nutrients through food, it’s not enough to add the right foods to your menu, you also need…
5 reasons that older adults need to exercise
A recent study published in the New York Times found that exercise might increase the brain’s flexibility. Yet another reason in a long list supporting the health benefits of physical activity as we age. Not convinced? Here are our top 5 reasons why you need to prioritize exercise. Get out of your comfort zone: Trying…
Four Lifestyle Factors that Affect Brain Health
What’s the most important thing we can do to maintain brain health as we age? According to a new study, it’s not one thing but a combination of several things that may help slow cognitive decline in older adults. A recent study was done over three years with nearly 1,700 older adults who had mildmemory…
How to protect your eyes year-round
As the temperatures cool down (goodbye summer, see you next year!), the sun may be shining a little less brightly, but that doesn’t mean you should pack your shades away. Maintaining healthy eyes and vision is a year-round job. 5 ways to keep your eyes healthy throughout the year: Wear sunglasses: Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet…
Eat Right for Your Sight
“Vision is influenced by our lifestyle and commonly declines as we age. The goal is to build optimal eye health early and maintain it through adult life.” – Dr. Kimberly Reed, optometrist and Ocular Nutrition Society board member. Want to know more about eye health and how your diet can help you maintain healthy vision?…
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