
Anemia: is it Iron, Folate or Vitamin B-12? Part 2
What is Anemia? Part 2
Anemia caused by Vitamin B-12 and/or Folate Deficiency.
Even though iron deficiency anemia (part 1) is the number one nutrient deficiency in the U.S among children and women of childbearing age, there are other types…

Anemia: is it Iron, Folate or Vitamin B-12? Part 1
What is Anemia? Part 1
Have you ever wondered what anemia is, exactly? Or, what is iron-deficiency anemia, if that's what your doctor diagnosed you with? The world of nutrition seems like it should be so simple, just eat a good diet with…

7 “Most Wanted” Nutrients for Americans
We all know getting proper nutrition is important, but figuring out what to focus on can be confusing – should you worry about iron? Carbs? Vitamin D? Saturated fats? Cholesterol? Healthy Fats? or what? So to keep things simple,…

Eat Right: The Sodium Attack – Do You Really Need to Limit Salt?
I was reading some articles yesterday that came through on my Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics daily email and was very happy to see this article by Caroline Scott-Thomas questioning population-wide salt reduction. I have been questioning…

Eating Fruits and Veggies is as Important as Lowering Sodium for Blood Pressure
In celebration of Fruit & Veggies - More Matters month, I would like to bring your attention to the role fruits & veggies take in the battle against high blood pressure.
When it comes to lowering blood pressure, rightfully, most people…