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Making Homemade Fruit Butters for Your Family By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. There’s something special about making homemade food for the people you love. Homemade fruit

Fresh Blueberries Does the Body Good!
Fresh Blueberries Does the Body Good! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Tiny but mighty, blueberries are one of nature’s true superfoods. These little berries are packed

The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Who knew chasing a little plastic ball could become one of the

What is Iron-deficiency Anemia?
What is Iron-deficiency Anemia? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. A family member who was diagnosed with adult-celiac disease was also diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. One of

Is Your Morning Coffee Antioxidants Decreasing Inflammation in Your Body?
Is Your Morning Coffee Antioxidants Helping to Decrease Inflammation in Your Body? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Full disclosure, I drink coffee every day. Ok, I

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Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together to Make You Healthy By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Prebiotics and probiotics work together to make a health gut microbiome. Since

Breast Milk is Your Baby’s First REAL FOOD
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Protein Does the Body Good in Many Ways
Protein Does the Body Good in Many Ways By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Protein is one of the most important nutrients in your body. It does

Is a Carnivore Diet Healthy to Eat for a Lifetime?
Is a Carnivore Diet Healthy to Eat for a Lifetime? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The carnivore diet is an all-animal-foods eating pattern that eliminates carbohydrates

Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Chronic inflammation is linked to many of the leading causes of disability

Healthy Alternatives For Sunscreens
Healthy Alternatives for Sunscreens By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For years I have said there were lots of additives in sunscreens that may be unhealthy and

Get More Bang for Your Buck: Make Sure Your Supplement Has Been Tested!
Get More Bang for Your Buck: Make Sure Your Supplement Has Been Tested! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. How to Tell if Your Supplement Has the

Who Should Take Nutritional Supplements?
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The ABC’s of Lyme Disease
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Best Time to Take Nutritional Supplements
Best Time to Take Nutritional Supplements By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a dietitian I have recommended nutritional supplements for many people based on their

Moving From Glyphosate Use in Farming to Healthier Applications. Part 3
Moving From Glyphosate Use in Farming to Healthier Applications.* Part 3 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. President Trump’s Executive Order regarding glyphosate was a strategy to

President Trump’s Executive Order on Glyphosate: When Activism Collides with Common Sense: Part 2
President Trump’s Executive Order on Glyphosate: When Activism Collides with Common Sense: Part 2 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The US Agriculture Community across the US

Here’s the Scoop on Glyphosate: Part 1
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What is Federal Government Food Additive GRAS List?
What is Federal Government Food Additive GRAS List? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The MAHA movement has brought harmful food additives in American foods to the

What is Killing Your Immune System…And Keeping You Unhealthy? Part 2.
What is Killing Your Immune System…And Keeping You Unhealthy? Part 2. By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Many everyday factors can weaken or suppress the immune system, making

Part 1: Protecting Your Health: The Ins and Outs of Your Immune System
Part 1: Protecting Your Health: The Ins and Outs of Your Immune System By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a dietitian I have always been aware

Is Caffeine Good or Bad for Your Health?
Is Caffeine Good or Bad for Your Health? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For years I have been writing and talking about the Pros and Cons

The ABCs of Cooking Easy & Affordable Meals at Home
The ABCs of Cooking Easy & Affordable Meals at Home By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. In order make home cooked meals that are affordable and quick

The Perfect Storm of Events Create a Cascade of Long-Term Health Issues
The Perfect Storm of Events Create a Cascade of Long-Term Health Issues By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The Make America Healthy Again Narrative: America did not

Translating the ‘Added Sugar’ Guidelines in the 2025-2030 MAHA US Dietary Guidelines to a Plateful of Real Food
Translating the ‘Added Sugar’ Guidelines in the 2025-2030 MAHA US Dietary Guidelines to a Plateful of Real Food Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Under the

Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Small Changes Make a Big Difference By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The 2025-2020 US Dietary Guidelines by the Trump HHS, there was a big uproar

Flipping the Food Guide Pyramid has Some Flipping Out: EAT REAL FOOD
Flipping the Food Guide Pyramid has Some Flipping Out: EAT REAL FOOD By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian since 1973, I always tried

Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer: The Force Behind MAHA Kentucky
Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer: The Force Behind MAHA Kentucky By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Setting the Table: MAHA needs State MAHA Groups to Move to

My Favorite Fish is Salmon: Wild or Farmed Salmon Which is Best
My Favorite Fish is Salmon: Wild or Farmed Salmon Which is Best? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. My favorite fish to eat is salmon! When we

Almond Crusted Salmon
Almond Crusted Salmon By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Salmon is my favorite seafood. It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein. Here’s a

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Crucial to Help Keep You Healthy
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Crucial to Help Keep You Healthy By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that your body cannot produce

Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is Your Longevity Drug
Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is the Longevity Drug By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For 42 years I was a competitive runner who ran

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