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 […]

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 ensure the US production of glyphosate continues until there are other methods to cut the weeds in farming without depending on China.  90-95% of glyphosate used by farmers is the […]

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.   […]

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 of how your immune system works in concert to help keep you healthy. I have an autoimmune disease so I take the steps to keep my immune system strong. This […]

Is Caffeine Good or Bad for Your Health?

A white cup of steaming coffee with coffee beans spilled around the cup

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 of caffeine. Full disclosure, I drink coffee daily. I’ll admit that I am hooked on coffee and I am probably not going to stop drinking my daily coffee. But I […]

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 and easy there are several steps to consider: Planning & use a grocery list to shop. Use simple ingredients. Cooking larger portion for multiple meals.   Plan Simple Meals for […]

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 become chronically ill overnight. Our current health crisis is the result of many pressures hitting the human body at the same time. For decades we have slowly moved away from […]