by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
The fall season is the time when stores increase their supply of baking ingredients, pies, candy, and overall junk food. It is tempting for most of us to dig into these sugary delights, especially if we have kids or are planning a small get-together with friends....
by Heather Nielsen | Nutrition
Artificial sweeteners may sound like the magic bullet for many people. This zero-calorie option provides all the sweetness but without the sugar. This is thought to lead to weight loss and a lowered risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. What could be better,...
by Heather Nielsen | COVID-19
With a heavier emphasis on fighting off illness this year, it has been the natural choice for many families and businesses to grab up antibacterial soap in an effort to enhance their hand-washing practices. Indeed, you may recall at the beginning of the pandemic, the...
by Heather Nielsen | Nutrition
Eating healthy is tough when you aren’t even sure what’s healthy and what’s not! Too many people who strive to be healthy fall into the trap set by expert food marketers. They purchase what looks healthy based on the words or pictures on the package without...
by Heather Nielsen | Nutrition
Healthy food is good for you. We have all heard this in one variation or another. For many people, the idea of eating healthy has become a platitude and heard far too often to carry meaning. It’s the broken record in the back of our minds that is too easily ignored....
