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Gluten Free: Fact vs. Fiction
Gluten Free food is everywhere! From cookies to pasta, you can find a gluten free version of almost any food at your local grocery store. Restaurants, cookbooks, and even beauty products tout their gluten free credentials. Gluten free diets are all the rage, but what...
The Wonderful World of Walking
Mention exercise to a group of people and you might be met with a chorus of moaning and groaning. Although there are some who love their daily session at the gym, to many, exercise means sweating and perhaps even suffering. No pain no gain, right? But what if there...
Eating to Increase Happiness
Tired of being told what NOT to eat? In the health-conscious world that we live in, not eating specific foods is often the norm. With trendy diets on the rise, each day there seems to be another category of food that is off limits. Let’s change that mindset! Eating...
New Year, New Opportunity…Setting SMART Health Goals
In January, many of us make a least one resolution tied to our health. For many, it's a good time to evaluate our physical and mental health, and reflect on the changes we want to make in the coming year. However, making significant, long-lasting change is hard....
The Why and How to Reducing Your Sodium Intake
You may have been told by your healthcare provider to reduce the sodium in your diet to help prevent or manage high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke. Here are some questions and answers to help explain sodium, your health and how to reduce sodium in your diet....
Six tips on how to optimize your nutritional intake when experiencing a swallowing difficulty
What happens when you experience a medical illness that results in difficulty chewing or swallowing? How will you eat? How will you get your nutrition? Dysphagia or swallowing difficulties can occur for a variety of reasons. The consequences of dysphagia can include...
Top 3 reasons why medically tailored home delivered meals are beneficial for your health
Good nutrition is key to maintaining health and independence as we age. Yet, healthy eating can come with challenges such as lack of accessibility, difficulty with meal preparation, or confusion around diet information related to chronic disease management. Chef2home...