What a loaded topic!! Gluten or no gluten; paleo or vegan; low fat vs. low carbs. OK, this is not really your job to figure this all out you have a job and for most of you, it is not a Ph.D. in nutrition. The first place
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If you are like me, summer is a time I loosen my tight reins on nutrition and indulge. I’ve gained a few pounds after a summer of barbecues and ice cream. September and January are always new start times for me. Maybe that is because I have
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As the school year gets started, we want to help you form some good habits. Our summer schedules kept most of us active: swimming, biking, hiking but we are now heading into darker, cooler weather. Hopefully, you were going to the farmer’s market or in our own
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Every July Worthington Optimal Wellness selects a charity to support during our patient appreciation day. In the past, we have contributed to veteran’s organizations, pet rescues, the Red Cross and last year, Local Matters. This year we chose an organization that reflects our mission to create a
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that kids will learn better in school if they have proper nutrition. But what does that mean, and how can we support our children in developing a diet that helps them to perform at their best? You’ve probably heard
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Today’s paper had two articles on community gardens in urban areas. Their goal is to involve the neighborhoods to grow healthy food for little cost and create a sense of community. What a fabulous idea! Local Matters has a project incorporates wellness, prevention of serious health issues, raises
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I love our garden and going to the farmer’s markets – one of my favorite parts of summer. Growing your own food or buying from chemical free local farmers is our best choice. Second best is buying organic as often as possible. The most important food to
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A recent study says fish oil “causes prostate cancer.” I find this a ridiculous statement. What will they conjure up next? Maybe that organic vegetables cause pimples? Dozens of previous studies have shown fish oil decreased risk of prostate cancer and this “thing” wasn’t even a randomized, controlled study. The
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Saturday evening I went to a fun event sponsored by the Slow Food Group which promotes local, organic food cooked slowly and eaten joyfully. At the event, I met many organic farmers who are desperately concerned about GMOs. They realize that this practice may forever ruin our
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Everyone calls this season “Cold and Flu” season. Although we are inside more, viruses don’t suddenly appear or become more virulent in the fall and winter. It is more likely that our immune systems have a harder time fighting off infections at this time of year; mainly
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