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 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 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 […]