Vitamin B12 is a large and complex vitamin. A slight deficiency of it can lead to anemia, fatigue, mania, and depression. Are you deficient in B12? Many are. I recently learned that my mother-in-law, a healthy, active 75-year-old who eats well balanced diet, has a vitamin B12 deficiency. As a dietitian, I was surprised to [...]

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This month marks the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is “Enjoying the Taste of Eating Right.” To me, this means: slowing down to enjoy each meal, eating more whole foods versus processed foods, and preparing more foods from scratch using fresh ingredients. We live in a fast-paced, [...]

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Fruits and vegetables are superstars of the nutrition world. They provide a significant amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water in our diet. Each of these is important for a healthy body and an active life. High consumption of fruits and vegetables has even been shown to decrease risk for chronic diseases including coronary heart [...]

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