by DebbieJ MS RDN | May 21, 2019 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Home, Nutrition
Question: I am a 60-year-old male in fairly good shape. I’m lean with 16 to 17% body fat. I am in the gym three times a week, usually after work for about two hours each day. I start with 15 min. of cardio and I do abs every day between sets. I have a GNC...
by DebbieJ MS RDN | May 16, 2019 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Home, Nutrition
Question: Please help me better understand portion control. How much is too much versus too little? Is there a chart to help explain the differences between men and women? Does age and weight matter? Are there ways to make portion controlling easier? Answer:...
by DebbieJ MS RDN | May 14, 2019 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Home, Nutrition
Question:Does flaxseed help in increasing fertility and weight loss?- Shamily BM Answer:There has been a lot of chatter in the media regarding flaxseeds and fertility. Looking at the research, I found evidence to support its effect on menstrual cycle and hot flashes,...
by Fitness Contributor | May 13, 2019 | All, Home, Wellness
“If you have a mental health condition, you’re not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. Every year people overcome the challenges of mental illness to do the things they enjoy. Through developing and...
by DebbieJ MS RDN | May 2, 2019 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Home, Nutrition
Question: What are the good and bad points of sun-dried raisins? – Anthony A. Answer: Raisins are typically from Thompson Seedless Grapes in California that have been sun-dried (on vine or on paper trays), shade-dried or mechanically dehydrated. Regardless of...