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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?
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

The ABC’s of Lyme Disease
The ABC’s of Lyme Disease By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. It’s getting warm outside and many of us will be getting outdoors: walking, hiking, playing golf,

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
Here’s the Scoop on Glyphosate: Part 1 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide (weed killer) designed to kill plants by blocking

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

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

Grammy Grizzlies’ Jump Start the Making of a Patriot Child Reading Program
Grammy Grizzlies’ Jump Start the Making of a Patriot Child Reading Program By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When I first began writing this blog for

Thank you, Food Babe: Vani Hari
Thank you, Food Babe: Vani Hari By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian since 1973, I have always kept up with nutrition and wellness

Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian, I specialized in wellness & prevention during my 50+

Today’s Family Meal is Difficult to Schedule but Worth It!
Today’s Family Meal is Difficult to Schedule but Worth It! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When I was raising my three sons, who are now 45,

Adequate Daily Fluid Intake is a Key to Athletic Success
Drinking an adequate amount of water (fluids) is essential for top athletic performance. Water (fluid) is the most often nutrient neglected by athletes. If the you do not drink enough water (fluids), you will become dehydrated. When you become dehydrated, strength and endurance will be cut in half. If dehydration is not treated successfully, then you will continue to perform poorly, risking a heat illness. Heat illnesses can be life threatening!

How Many Calories Do Your Kids Need Each Day?
As a parent or guardian, making sure your kids are getting enough to eat daily will help to ensure they are healthy and growing. Know how many calories they need each day and how many calories they are eating is a useful tool to make sure they are growing & have enough calories to do all they things they want to do each day.

Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles
Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Calorie Needs If you want to build strong muscles and gain

Excellent Website for Gluten-Free Menu Choices at Popular Restaurant Chains
If you have been diagnosed with Adult Celiac Disease, you need maintain a gluten-free diet even when you eat out. Here’s an excellent website which details gluten-free choices at many popular restaurant chains.

Southwest Chicken Bean Soup
This is one of my favorite easy-to-fix recipes with a Southwest flare. You can use rotisserie chicken or poach some chicken tenders. It’s a crowd pleaser especially with my grandkids.

Guidelines for Becoming a Vegetarian
There are many types of vegetarian diet eating patterns in today’s world. Who knew there were so many different types of vegetarian diets?

Fisher House: The Blessing Business and you
Fisher Houses provide home away from home comfort for military and veteran families during a medical event and were born out of concern for injured combat veterans returning home.

Grocery Shock? Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Shoestring
Americans may find food shopping more challenging when trying to stay on track with their budget, while feeding their family a balance of important nutrients each day, in today’s economy.
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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

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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