Nutritionists and Nutrition Consultants – Where’s the Standard for the Title?

Health insurance companies and state departments of licensing for healthcare providers require a credentialing process where healthcare professionals must prove their education, training and continuing education requirements before the provider is deemed “legitimate” to practice. But if you pay cash and do not use or have health insurance, the nutrition professional you are seeing may or may not be qualified. Read more

Cholesterol – the best known sterol & needed by your body

Everyone is so freaked about the cholesterol in foods these days – and for the past 30+ years. But does cholesterol actually do anything for us that is GOOD? Read more

Power Foods To Extend Your Life?

So what do dark chocolate (70+% cacao), raw almonds, fresh fruits and vegetables (organic or locally grown preferred), garlic, fatty fish (salmon, halibut, sardines) and a glass of red wine (or dark purple grape juice) all have in common?

According to recent research, these foods eaten everyday could add 4.8 years to a woman’s life or 6.6 years to a man’s life - so eat, drink and extend your life.

Dancing, laughing, great sex and a good night’s sleep helps too!