Food Choices

Diabetes mellitus occurs when your body cannot effectively metabolize glucose leading to hyperglycemia which can have negative health consequences if not addressed. Exercise and nutrition are key factors in successful interventions.

Sweet potatoes have been a staple food in the diets of many people world-wide for centuries. From a nutrition perspective these versatile and economical root vegetables are packed with essential nutrients which support eating for health.

Brussels sprouts may only appear on your dinner menu at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but are worth adding to your vegetable repertoire throughout the year. These tasty buds are loaded with nutrients and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

The process of menopause can be uncomfortable and even debilitating. Hormone replacement therapies can reduce some of the effects of menopause, but many women want to take a natural drug-free approach. Is this possible with nutrition and exercise?

Your heart is an amazing machine, but how can you keep your heart in good working order? Learn how reducing the sodium, sugar, and saturated fat in your diet and making other nutritional changes can help protect your heart from disease.