Nutrition


Weight-Loss Surgery’s Vital Link to Diet, Nutrition

Obesity remains at epidemic levels among U.S. adults and it’s a growing concern with children as well. Since the early 1990s, weight-loss surgery — or...

May 29, 2018 / 2 min read


#BaptistHealthy Recipe: Salmon en Papillote (Salmon in...

Salmon is a fish high in omega-3 fats (omega-3s), one of the polyunsaturated fatty acids that are thought to help lower cholesterol levels and support heart...

May 25, 2018 / 1 min read


Roundup: Salmonella in Eggs, ‘Bad’ Calories and...

Investigation of Salmonella Infections Linked to Eggs Continues The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions consumers to check egg cartons for numbers...

May 18, 2018 / 4 min read


Foods That Fuel Mental Health

When people hear the phrase “You Are What You Eat,” the first association is likely with good physical health. But did you know the foods...

May 17, 2018 / 2 min read


Here’s Why Exercise — Without Dieting —...

The benefits of regular exercise are many: a healthier heart, improved metabolism and weight management, along with stronger bones and muscles. Not to mention exercise...

May 16, 2018 / 2 min read


#BaptistHealthy: Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette (Video)

Strawberries are a tasty addition to salad and using them to make homemade salad dressing is easy. Many store-bought dressings are loaded with sugar and...

May 11, 2018 / 1 min read


Roundup: E. Coli-Romaine Update, Sugary Sports Drinks...

Florida is Now Among 29 States Affected by E. Coli-Tainted Romaine Outbreak The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Florida to...

May 11, 2018 / 5 min read


Healthy Ways to ‘Detox’

In the early 1900s, a safety practice began of bringing caged canaries into coal mines to help detect any toxic gases. If any dangerous substances...

May 2, 2018 / 2 min read


Living Well With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)...

The National Institutes of Health estimates that as much as 15 percent of the U.S. population experiences symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly called IBS....

May 1, 2018 / 3 min read


Romaine Lettuce and E. Coli Outbreak: What...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has taken a rare step by urging the public to avoid romaine lettuce altogether, unless you know...

April 24, 2018 / 3 min read