Everyone knows smoking is bad for health. It causes cancer and heart disease to name a few maladies. Everyone can tell you that. If you’re a smoker, you should quit. But if you are having a hard time and you … Continue reading
Should Junk Food Also Have Graphic Warning Labels?
The government has announced new measures in its fight against smoking. On Tuesday, the department of health and human services, together with the FDA, unveiled graphic images that will be plastered on cigarette packages. The 10 different graphics warn about … Continue reading
6 Thoughts About Dads & Nutrition
Happy Father’s Day! Although this holiday is usually associated with buying dads a tie/electronic gizmo/golg club/fishing gear and enjoying a BBQ meal, we’d like to take a minute to ponder the paternal role in a family’s healthy eating habits. 1. … Continue reading
Obesity – Should We Blame Smoking Cessation?
In conversations about the worrying obesity epidemic in the US, we’ve heard many theories as to the reasons our waistlines are ballooning. Whenever a marketer from the food industry is asked, a plethora of explanations are provided to show that … Continue reading
More on Dietitians and Doctors
This is a follow-up to our previous post which posed a provocative question – who contributes more to your health, doctors or dietitians? We’ve gotten insightful feedback from Joan Endyke, MS, LDN, CPT, that we’d like to share: 1. Nutrition … Continue reading
Six Thoughts About Dads and Nutrition on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day dear families! Although this holiday is usually associated with buying dad a tie/electronic gizmo/golg club/fishing gear and enjoying a BBQ meal, we’d like to take a minute to ponder the paternal role in a family’s healthy eating … Continue reading