What’s good for your heart and brain is good for your eyes – especially when it comes to nutrition. The connections aren’t too surprising – your eyes rely on tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients just like your brain does, and your heart relies on much larger arteries. Keeping all those arteries healthy can help…
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Play Safe This Fall
With fall sports in high gear, it is important to take a step back and think about your children’s health and safety while they are on and off the field. The recently launched “Eat Smart, Play Safe” campaign provides healthy nutrition and sports safety tips for active kids. As a physician and chairman of…
“The Road to Good Nutrition”
DSM Nutritional Products recently launched a new publication titled “The Road to Good Nutrition: A global perspective” at the 20th International Congress of Nutrition. As part of DSM and Sight and Life’s Vitamins in Motion campaign and published by the Swiss-based scientific publisher Karger, this new publication brings together experience and insights of globally recognized experts…
Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
Registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer has some great tips to eat healthy without breaking the bank on groceries. Her advice recently appeared on MainStreet.com and we’ve shared some highlights below: Blueberries: Blueberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C and are readily available frozen, making them an easy addition to a smoothie. Walnuts: Walnuts are chock…
Good Reads for Brain Health
If you are looking for a new book this fall, check out a few suggestions below – these books are great reads, and the authors share tips to help improve brain health. “Grain Brain” by David Perlmutter, M.D. Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients found in…
Back-to-School Lunch and Snack Recipes
With the school year in full swing, are you looking for ideas for healthy and tasty school lunches? Sarah Hasselbeck, mother of three active school-aged children, all-American collegiate athlete and wife of NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, has teamed up with Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. to create these nutritious lunch and snack recipes for kids. Try…
Ideas to Get Active This Fall
Summer is winding down and the cool air is moving in. Although it may no longer be beach weather, there are still plenty of activities to do outside that will give everyone a little fresh air and get the heart pumping. Check out our suggestions for outdoor fall activities below: Go apple picking Fresh apples,…
September is Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month – a great time for people of all ages to re-evaluate how they are taking care of their bodies and minds. As we age, it’s natural to become more concerned about our health. The good news is there are several steps we can all take to maintain better health, such…
“Eat Smart, Play Safe” Program with Pop Warner
Team sports participation helps young people gain fundamental skills and values useful for the rest of their lives. Now, thanks to a new “Eat Smart, Play Safe” campaign formed by DSM Nutritional Products and Pop Warner Little Scholars, families participating in youth sports programs have the opportunity and available resources to be educated in proper…
The benefits of omega-3s for infants
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, for infants. Researchers found higher intakes of DHA during pregnancy were associated with longer gestation duration and birth size. DHA omega-3 is considered one of most important nutrients for babies, along with folic acid and…
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