Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together to Make You Healthy
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 the gut microbiome is the control center for your overall health, creating a healthy gut microbiome is the gateway to being healthy. Why Are Prebiotics and Probiotics Important? Better Digestion […]
Breast Milk is Your Baby’s First REAL FOOD
Breast Milk is Your Baby’s First REAL FOOD By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When I was in college I had to write a term paper for my advanced nutrition class. This was in 1970. I decided to write the paper on Breast Feeding. As a result of that paper, I was inspired to breast feed my […]
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 often called the building block of life—and for good reason. Every cell in your body depends on protein to build, repair, and maintain muscles, bones, skin, organs, and other vital tissues. It also plays an essential role in producing enzymes, hormones, […]
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 and excludes plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. Typical foods include meat, fish, eggs, and sometimes dairy. Why people often try it for weight loss, […]
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 and death in the United States. Inflammation is a normal part of healing, but when it becomes chronic (lasting months or years), it can damage your tissues and organs throughout […]
School Lunch Program & its Implementation Challenges under the Upside-Down Pyramid!
The New Upside-Down Pyramid School Lunch Program & its Implementation Challenges By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The Trump administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have turned the familiar food pyramid upside down and brought renewed attention to eating real, nutrient-dense food. Released jointly by HHS and USDA, the guidelines emphasize protein foods, dairy, vegetables, fruits, […]
Who Should Take Nutritional Supplements?
Who Should Take Nutritional Supplements? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a dietitian, I have recommended taking a multivitamin/mineral pill to many of my clients and readers because of either their poor food choices or their medical condition. In fact, when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis due to my family history, I began taking a calcium […]
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 dietary habits and their need based on their medical history. It occurred to me, many of my clients and readers might be taking these supplements at the wrong time and […]
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 forefront when discussing the ABCs of making Americans healthier. Many of the foods allowed on the GRAS List are not allowed in other countries. With the help of ChatGPT, check […]
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 the body less able to fight infections and chronic disease. Think of it as many small stressors piling up on the body. Here are some of the biggest ones. […]