By Elizabeth Herrin, MS, RD, LD Another health food buzzword that has gripped the nutritionally curious over the past several years is “antioxidant.” Foods like acai berries became “superfoods” because of their high levels of these compounds. But what is an antioxidant, what foods contain antioxidants, and how are they beneficial? What is an antioxidant? […]
By Elizabeth Herrin, MS, RD, LD Are you trying to find new ways to improve your health for the new year? Maybe your resolution is to finally tackle your chronic GI symptoms like gas, bloating, and constipation. Maybe you’re wondering if food sensitivity testing will help you achieve your goals. There is a lot of […]
By Elizabeth Herrin MS, RD, LD Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. Today, more Americans are overweight or obese than are a healthy weight. It’s not a surprise; our restaurants and culture set us up for eating more and more and exercising less and less. Portion sizes are significantly larger now than they were […]
By Elizabeth Herrin, MS, RD, LD Non-nutritive sweeteners, commonly referred to as “fake sugar,” Splenda, Equal, or Sweet & Low, have been well researched for safety and efficacy over the past several years. While these compounds taste sweet to the human tongue, they do not provide a significant number of calories or other nutritional value. […]
What is IBD? By Elizabeth Herrin MS, RD, LD IBD is an abbreviation for inflammatory bowel disease. There are two main diagnoses that fall into this condition: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These are diagnosed when a patient has chronic inflammation in their intestines. This chronic inflammation causes symptoms like gas/bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and […]
By Elizabeth Herrin, MS, RD, LD There’s so much nutrition information on the internet these days that it can be tricky to figure out what is credible and what is not. So many people offer their own nutrition advice: personal trainers at the gym, social media influencers, and even your friends and neighbors. How can […]
By Elizabeth Herrin, MS, RD, LD Over the past few years, many of us have become more aware of how our gut bacteria interact with the rest of our body to keep us healthy. Gut bacteria seems to be the go-to culprit for all things going wrong in our bodies – from gastrointestinal symptoms to […]