Sep 7, 2016 | Blog, Hydration
The “dog days of summer” can be extremely hot, and that means the body will need more liquids, especially water, to maintain a hydrated state. But exactly how much water should you drink for optimal health? The answer depends on a number of factors as well as an...
Jan 12, 2016 | Autoimmune Conditions, Blog, Exercise, Hydration
If you’re living in North Carolina, consider yourself lucky: Our winters produce low temperatures just hovering around the freezing point of 32°. There’s still a need to bundle up and take preventive steps to avoid getting a cold or worse, the flu. If you’re...
Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Diabetes, Hydration, Weight Maintenance
Which is better for you: drinking regular sodas or diet sodas? As a dietitian, I get this question a lot from people. We all know that regular sodas have more calories which can lead to unwanted weight gain. But we also know that diet sodas have artificial...
