by Libby Parker | Oct 29, 2015 | Nutrition Education
With the World Health Organization recently announcing “Processed meats cause cancer” (this is not new news that processed meats are not healthy), many people are either mad that they have to give up their beloved meat, or aggressively defending their...
by Libby Parker | Dec 4, 2013 | Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
With the rise in popularity of cross-fit, “Paleo” or “Caveman” diets have become a cult following as much as the WOD. But is this type of diet really helping your workout or weight loss efforts? Before I get into the discussion, I will say I do eat meat and animal...
by Libby Parker | Apr 28, 2013 | Healthy Living, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education, Supplements
Considering supplements to boost your health? What do you take? Do you even need them? More is better, right? Let’s dig in a bit and see…. Dietary supplement, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is, “A product taken by mouth that...
by Libby Parker | Mar 20, 2013 | Healthy Living, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education
Hypertension is a problem characterized by high blood pressure. A normal blood pressure reading should be less than 120/80. Pre-hypertensive is 120-139/80-90, and a hypertensive person has a blood pressure reading of more than 140/90. This pressure takes a toll on the...