A newly released, federally-funded study looked at how newly-diagnosed Type 2 diabetes teen patients were able to manage their blood sugar levels. The question posed was whether diabetic teens could best manage their blood sugar levels using a single medication, a combination of two medications, or with the first medication plus diet and exercise counseling. […]
Nutrition in the News
Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked to childhood obesity
On 4/16/12, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health announced that a study of pregnant women and their children in New York City presents clinical evidence that an environmental pollutant can contribute to obesity. Since this is one of the first studies to present evidence that chemicals in the environment can affect our bodies in […]
How to read UPC codes for organic produce
Did you know those PLU codes on produce at the grocery store can be deciphered to give you clues as to what you are buying? Organic, conventionally-grown, and even genetically modified foods (GMO) should follow the produce labeling system. According to the Organic Food Coupons blog, here’s how to read the codes: PLU numbers on […]
Could Mental Illness Really Be A Vitamin Deficiency?
Dr. Mercola writes about the overuse of antipsychotic medications and their frightening side effects as a prelude to introducing Dr. Andrew Saul and his new book, Niacin: The Real Story: Learn about the Wonderful Healing Properties of Niacin. According to Dr. Mercola, Dr. Saul co-wrote the book with Abram Hoffer M.D., Ph.D., who published over […]
How to Know Which Groceries To Buy
The Environmental Working Group compiled a helpful list of sites you can use to check the health and safety of your foods. I’m passing them along to you for your reference. EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. I always check it when trying to decide which fruits and vegetables to buy organic and which […]
