9 Nutrients Older Adults Need for Nutrition and Health

Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition in order to hit the mark. Even then, you may fall short. “As we get older, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some …

Diversifying Nutrition and Dietetics: Expert Q&A

We all need to eat in order to survive, but there isn’t just one way to do that. How you eat depends on where you live and what food is available. It can also depend on your heritage and your racial, ethnic, and religious background.  Dietitians from diverse backgrounds can support culturally appropriate nutrition counseling …

Unlock your body's full potential with the power of tailored nutrition

Eating right feels like solving a giant jigsaw puzzle in today’s fast-paced world. With a bombardment of diet fads and conflicting information, finding what works best for your body can be overwhelming. We’re constantly hearing about the newest “superfoods” or “miracle diets,” but the truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Our bodies are unique, …

After Breast Cancer: Fitness and Nutrition Tips

When you finish treatment for breast cancer, you might have a mix of feelings. Going through treatment is physically and mentally exhausting, with many side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immunotherapy. Once the treatment phase is over, is there anything you can do to boost your odds of staying cancer-free? The answer is YES. …

After Breast Cancer: Fitness and Nutrition Tips

When you finish treatment for breast cancer, you might have a mix of feelings. Going through treatment is physically and mentally exhausting, with many side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immunotherapy. Once the treatment phase is over, is there anything you can do to boost your odds of staying cancer-free? The answer is YES. …

7 Things Hidden in Nutrition Labels That You Should Know About

Believe it or not, there are a lot of very weird and unexpected things that end up in our food. Things that you probably don’t even want to know about… But unless you have a background in this kind of stuff, you’re never going to know what a lot of the things on nutrition labels …

How Biden’s New $8 Billion Nutrition Plan Might Actually Affect Your Daily Life

For the first time in over 50 years, the White House has launched a major new plan to ensure Americans have access to healthy food and fitness information. The overarching goals of the $8 billion initiative are to support Americans with chronic illnesses and hopefully end hunger by 2030. One in 10 Americans say they …

7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition

Getting adequate nutrition isn’t always easy. And for older adults, that’s especially true. You might not be as active as when you were younger, so you might need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.  Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for …