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
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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
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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
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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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Best Time to Take Nutritional Supplements
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What is Killing Your Immune System…And Keeping You Unhealthy? Part 2.
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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
How Many Grams of Saturated Fat and Protein Do You Need Each Day under 2025-2030 MAHA US Dietary Guidelines
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My Favorite Fish is Salmon: Wild or Farmed Salmon Which is Best
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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
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Revisiting Label Reading the MAHA Way: Decoding the Ingredient List By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian and health educator, I taught my
Specific Spices Which Help Prevent Diseases
Specific Spices Which Help Prevent Diseases By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Some spices contain important antioxidants properties. An antioxidant helps to prevent free radicals oxidative damage
The ABCs of Kefir and Your Gut Health
The ABCs of Kefir and Your Gut Health By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Kefir is fermented milk which has probiotics added to and also contains
Plant Based Egg Substitutes Using Prebiotic Flaxseed & Chia Seeds
Plant Based Egg Substitutes Using Prebiotic Flaxseed & Chia Seeds By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. It’s no secret, the cost of eggs have skyrocketed but you
Flaxseed is a Nutritional Powerhouse
Flaxseed is a Nutritional Powerhouse By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Flaxseed is a nutritional powerhouse because you can get more bang for your buck when you
Is Natural Flavor a Healthy Ingredient for You and Your Family?
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Jump Start Your Immune System with Green Smoothies
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Does Your Gut Microbiome Control Your Health?
Does Your Gut Microbiome Control Your Health? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Did you know that your Gut Microbiome is the Control Center for your health?
It’s Back: The Incredible Edible Egg
It’s Back: The Incredible Edible Egg It’s Back: The Incredible Edible Egg By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. One egg has 6 grams of the protein and
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