I wrote a series of articles on the gut for the rest of this month. Gut health and the microbiome have been a hot research topic for the...

Make 2025 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...

Merry, Merry Christmas! Wishing you the gift of health! Nutrition plays a role in maintaining your and your child’s health during the...

Young children love to spend time with their parents and do the things that they do. Cooking is a novel activity for them, even though the novelty may have worn off for the parent. Cooking with your child and giving them tasks helps you discover joy in a shared project. Father and young daughter cooking together. Studies show that when a child is involved in meal preparation, they are more likely to eat what they have helped to prepare. Having your child involved in cooking g

Eat your fruit & veggies for dessert! at your fruit & veggies for dessert! Homemade blueberry crisp We all love our sweets! Sweet treats are satisfying but need not be full of sugar. I have put together a list of healthy desserts I have found that both satisfy that sweet craving and provide guilt-free nutritious options. What makes these desserts healthy is the use of fat substitutes, such as avocado, bananas and legumes, as well as sugar substitutes or very limited sugar. No

The National Cancer Institute estimates that 4.2% of all new cancer cases this year will occur in adolescents and young adults ages 15-39.   The word cancer in colored letters between a stethoscope and a paper cutout of a person next to a pill bottle. Cancer is on the rise in young adults. Younger adults are the only age group showing an increase in cancer incidence from 1995 to 2020. The cancer rate in this age group has risen each year during this period. Today, young adult

If you are like me, cooler weather often signals a change in eating habits. Gone are the fresh fruits of the summer and light meals full of salads and vegetables, and in come the starches and refined grains - more meat and potatoes and treats. I will give tips to help holiday-proof your eating during this tempting time and suggestions for healthy treats. Pictured above is a savory holiday meal that includes a variety of vegetables. Check out the Academy of Culinary Kitchen we

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects about 1 in 25 US youth, ages 12-19, according to recent CDC statistics. This is about 1.3...

Did you know that diet can affect sleep, and sleep can affect eating habits? Adequate sleep is vital for all ages. The amount one needs...

This article discusses Vitamin D guidelines and updated Vitamin D recommendations. . The last update was in 2011.  Picture of a drawing of the sun and the letter D made out of vitamin D capsules. As you may know, vitamin D deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Please see my previous article on vitamin D deficiency   dated 10/25/23,  https://www.feedfuturehealth.com/post/vitamin-d-deficiency-why-is-it-so-prevalent   Vitamin D controls calcium balance, streng

In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, thought to be from raw onions served on quarter pounders from McDonald’s, I decided to write...

I recently listened to a panel discussion that took place in Washington, DC on 9/23/24, entitled American Health and Nutrition - A Second Opinion, led by Senator Ron Johnson. Multiple professionals, bloggers, and others gave testimony. These individuals are working to expose the truth about and improve the quality of our food and the health of Americans. I watched 4 ½ hours of testimony, taking notes to pass on takeaway points. Here is the link: https://rumble.com/v5fy7bv-ame

Did you know that fatty liver disease occurs in kids? In the past, we thought that fatty liver disease occurred from alcohol abuse and...

A common complaint is that healthy eating is great but not affordable for many. I argue that it can be! It doesn’t get much cheaper than beans and rice, a nutritious, complete protein combination loaded with fiber and nutrients. Choosing brown rice rather than white is even better. A bowl of beans and rice with some veggies. This combination makes a healthy, inexpensive meal and complete protein. I will outline how to eat healthy on a budget.  The easiest and least expensive

This week’s article follows up on the last two weeks regarding fiber and anti-inflammatory eating. Since vegetables are crucial for...

Photo of many anti-inflammatory foods, including a variety of fruit and vegetables, arranged in the colors of the rainbow and the shape...

What is fiber? Photo of a number of high-fiber foods including fruit, veggies, nuts, legumes, and grains, with the word FIBER written on...

You are likely familiar with growth charts and have been told of your infant’s/child’s growth percentiles. These are critical pieces of...

Since school is in full swing and schedules are busy, now is the time to ensure your child gets a healthy start to their morning. This...

This article delves into the hormone, hormone derivative, and hormone receptor modulator supplements. These include: Anabolic agents...