How to Detect & Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Older Adults

How to Detect & Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Older Adults

Everyone knows that vitamins and nutrition are important for health, and many older adults take a multivitamin. But did you know that even among older persons who do this, many still end up developing a serious deficiency in one particular vitamin? It’s Vitamin B12....
Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?

Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?

Beta-glucans are carbohydrates, or sugars, found in the cell walls of some plants such as oats and barley. Beta-glucans are one form of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is recommended by Registered Dietitians to help improve cholesterol levels. Scientific...

What is Clean Eating?

When it comes to hot nutrition topics trending lately “clean eating” is at the top of the list. But what exactly is it? With many variations, the bottom line is that clean eating is choosing foods that are the least processed as possible. At first thought, it seems...

Is There Such a Thing as “Brain Food?”

Studies are suggesting that a healthy diet and good lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on one’s cognitive function later in life. Nutritive compounds such as antioxidants, phytochemicals and the B vitamins are particularly of interest to scientists studying...

Winter Weight Gain Solutions

The average person gains 5-7 pounds during the winter months. High-calorie comfort foods, reduced exercise and being able to hide behind warmer weather clothing all play a part in why most of us see the scale tip on the heavier side. While managing one’s weight is...