Judge orders FDA to begin enforcing 1977 rule to ban widespread use of antibiotics in animals
Many health advocates are excited about the new pressure placed on the FDA to ban the widespread use of antibiotics in animals designated for human consumption. For decades, the use … Continue reading
Settlement requires FDA to decide if BPA should be banned from food industry
In 2008, the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed a petition to the FDA to ban the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in the food industry. BPA is … Continue reading
Hydrate yourself when suffering from the stomach virus
When you are sick with a stomach virus, the last thing you probably want to think about is food. However, if you are losing food and fluids through vomiting or … Continue reading
I teach you how to clean your fridge on NBC’s Charlotte Today!
http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/Clean-out-the-frig-108194294.html
Refridgerator food safety and expiration dates
It is time to freshen up your refrigerator! When was the last time you went through your fridge to clean and organize it? Many of us forget about keeping our … Continue reading
Pesticides on fruits and vegetables found to increase risk of ADHD
Research results favor organic fruits and vegetables again. According to Harvard researchers evaluating the topic, there appears to be a link between pesticide exposure and the development of ADHD (Attention … Continue reading
Prenatal Nutrition – What you need to know!
Read about it my article in the Expectant Mother’s Guide to Charlotte: http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/charlotte/prenatalnutrition.htm
Avoid foods that may pose choking hazards to children
Do you think you know what foods present a high choking risk to your children? Some consumers may not be aware that common foods – even ones they may often … Continue reading
Registered Dietitian Day – A great time to consider meeting with an RD!
A common question I receive is, “What is the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?” As a registered dietitian (RD), I am proud to highlight myself as both … Continue reading
Food, Inc – it may change the way you think about food
“The way we eat has changed more in the last 50 years, than in the previous 10,000.” And so, the movie begins. I finally watched Food, Inc. by Robert Kenner, … Continue reading
