Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time or energy to make it through your lengthy to-do list? Do you need an energy boost? Amy Bowen, dietitian at WakeMed Cary Hospital, asserts that energy drinks are not the answer. Aside from calories and added sugars, many of the 5-hour energy drinks contain caffeine and caffeine […]
Even if you don’t have diabetes or heart disease, chances are you will have a loved one or family member at your home for the holidays who does. As a good host, you can make simple accommodations to ensure that everyone has a happy, healthy holiday. Start new traditions by modifying old-standbys to make them […]
Yes, it is true. Sweet foods do not pack the same nutritional punch as bitter foods. The natural compounds that make foods taste bitter also make them good for us. Although they may not go down as easy as pie, these compounds (also known as antioxidants) may improve immune function and perhaps lower your risk […]
Excess salt consumption in the American diet is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recently identified six foods that are (sometimes surprisingly) high in sodium and make the 1,500 milligram of sodium per day limit exceedingly difficult to meet. The “Salty Six” Foods According to the American Heart […]
Are you going to be treating or tricking this year? Help the young people in your neighborhood make better choices by offering healthier snacks and fun treats instead of sugar and fat-laden sweets. Julie Paul, registered dietitian with WakeMed Endocrinology & Diabetes, commented that no candy is really great for you. “You are not going […]
The season of fresh summer produce is here. Bushels of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, peaches, watermelon and more are currently for sale in farmer’s markets across the county. Chances are there is a farmer’s market near you. Advocates for Health in Action has pulled together a database of Wake County Farmer’s Markets. There are […]
Originally associated with the childhood disease rickets, vitamin D has reemerged as an important factor in health and disease prevention. The studies are so convincing, health organizations and our government are considering officially increasing the recommended daily requirement for vitamin D in the diet. It is estimated that 75 percent of US teens and up to […]
Have you heard the phrase, “Eat a Rainbow”? Think about red, green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and even white. These natural colors present in fruits and vegetables supply us with powerful antioxidants and nutrients that help build immunity and reduce risk of many chronic diseases. With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to add color […]
As the temperatures rise, so does the impulse to get outside and exercise. Dr. Curt Hanson of Wake Orthopaedics talks to WRAL about gradually increasing your intensity to prevent exercise-related injuries. Any change in how or where you exercise should be done with caution. The body can become accustomed to the controlled environment of the […]
Recently sugar has been all over the news as it’s been linked with the growing obesity problem in the United States. Earlier this month, Dr. Robert Lustig told CBS News’ “60 minutes” that sugar is addictive, toxic, and it’s killing us by increasing our risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, hypertension and cancer. The […]
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