Nutrition Basics Articles

In a fast paced world, healthy eating has become a real challenge.  With fast food restaurants on every corner it’s no surprise that obesity, diabetes and other preventable health conditions have become so prevalent in our country.   Whether it’s putting food in your mouth or participating in a physically demanding workout, it seems like those who seek to lose weight use calories to gauge and monitor fitness goals.  But do you know exactly what you’re counting and why you should be counting?

If you’re thinking of cutting up a cantaloupe for an early fall treat, be careful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that four people have died in an outbreak of listeria that can be traced back to the sweet orange fruit.