Monthly Insights
Supplements and GLP1 Medications…to take or not to take? (June 2026)
People often think that dietary supplements are always safe, so may not consider that they may have potentially dangerous interactions with medications. I have written articles on drug nutrient interactions in prior months, but haven’t discussed which supplements to consider taking, and which to avoid, when taking a GLP-1 medication. This article will discuss those […]
How to eat and move for healthy bones (May 2025)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN It’s estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, according to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF). While 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men will break a […]
Attitude is everything. (April 2025)
When I was a child, I watched my father struggle with heart issues and other medical conditions. He was ahead of his time, always striving to meditate and be positive. He would attend yoga and meditation retreats—being the only man on these retreats—and I watched […]
Why does body positivity feel hard? (March 2025)
Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN What thoughts come to mind when you hear or read the words “body positivity? Maybe, “It’s wonderful! It changed my life!” or “It’s an idea I’m working on incorporating into my life…and some days are better than others” or “Feel positive […]
Does sugar cause cancer? The truth is far more complicated (February 2025)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN If you want to reduce your risk of cancer — or increase your odds of surviving it—should you avoid sugar? If you go looking for information on the internet, or even in certain books, you might think the answer is […]