Monthly Insights
Understanding the role of nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease (July 2024)
In more than two decades of working with various types of clients as a dietitian, I’ve noticed that helping people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) isn’t often talked about. That raises the question: how can nutrition support Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that can cause uncontrollable or unintended movements such as tremors […]
What’s the Right Message on Chocolate? (Nov 2005)
Chocolate is high in calories and saturated fats. Some studies suggest that one of the primary fatty acids in chocolate, stearic acid, does not elevate blood cholesterol to the same extent as other saturated fatty acids and may even reduce it. It is important to remember that overindulging in chocolate will lead to weight gain […]