Refined Carbs May Worsen Insomnia
Razi Berry An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame. Postmenopausal women consuming a diet high in refined carbohydrates- particularly added sugars- were more likely to develop […]
Added Sugar Almost Impossible to Avoid for Toddlers
Razi Berry A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found that nearly two-thirds of infants (61 percent) and almost all toddlers (98 percent) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers). Infants were 6-11 […]
Eating Together Leads to Healthier Eating Habits
Razi Berry Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment for the entire family. August is Kids Eat Right Month™ August is Kids Eat Right Month™ when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation […]