Revisiting Label Reading the MAHA Way: Decoding the Ingredient List

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 patients, clients, and readers how and why they should read the food label. For many years my emphasis had been on the Nutrition Facts Label which included portion size, calories, […]

How to Cook Chicken Breasts for Chicken Recipes

How to Cook Chicken Breasts for Chicken Recipes By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Our family eats lots of homemade recipes which have cooked shredded chicken breasts as one of their main ingredients. Chicken breasts are full of lean protein. I typically shred my own chicken breast rather than use rotisserie chicken or frozen cooked chicken. I […]

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Quick & Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. This recipe is an easy-to-make recipe that my family especially my grandkids love. It can be frozen and eaten at a later date. I have a very picky granddaughter and she and her best friend had 2 big servings! That’s when I knew I had […]

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 which can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity and autoimmune diseases. Some spices actually do double duty when they are preventing diseases.   Spices that may help prevent […]

It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again

It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The time is now to Make America Healthy Again especially after learning about how Corporate Capture had influence on the US Dietary Guidelines and also the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a registered dietitian who had patients, clients, […]

Kefir: A Excellent Probiotic Supplement to Help Support Your Immune System

Kefir: A Excellent Probiotic Supplement to Help Support Your Immune System By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Kefir is fermented milk which has probiotics added to and also contains bioactive compounds that can help support digestion, reduce inflammation and fight infections and help create a healthy gut microbiome. These beneficial bacteria can fight the harmful bacteria and […]

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 eat flaxseed. Nutritional information: 1 tablespoons of ground flaxseed have 30 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of dietary fiber and 1 grams of protein.  […]

Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together to Make A Healthy Gut Microbiome

Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together to Make A Healthy Gut Microbiome By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D.   Prebiotics and probiotics work together to make a healthy 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. Image from: https://www.perkii.com/blogs/news/prebiotics-vs-probiotics-what-s-the-difference What are […]

Is Natural Flavor a Healthy Ingredient for You and Your Family?

Is Natural Flavor a Healthy Ingredient for You and Your Family? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. If you want to take control of your health and the health of your family, you must become a Total Food Label Investigator.  In the past, many dietitians and nutritionists were recommending patients and clients read the Basic Food Label […]

Jump Start Your Immune System with Green Smoothies

Jump Start Your Immune System & Get More Bang for Nutritional Buck with Green Smoothies By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Making homemade green smoothies will help to add vitamins, minerals, a wide range of antioxidants, dietary fiber, and protein to help jumpstart your immune system to help make a healthier you. If you are having a […]