Monthly Insights
What is Residential Eating Disorder Treatment? (October 2021)
– By Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPC, NCC – Residential eating disorder treatment is a level of care that few know about. Many are familiar with the intensity of inpatient hospitalization or the processes of outpatient and support groups. However, in between there exists an entire spectrum of treatment, with residential treatment centers being the next […]
The Goji Berry – also known as the “Longevity Fruit” (October 2007)
This fruit has been part of Chinese medicine for centuries. It is also known as wolfberries. Gojiberries have been used for dry skin, muscle strength, nosebleeds, irritability, back pain, low sexual function, liver and kidney disorders, macular degeneration, cancer and blood disorders. The most […]
Trans Fats (aka: Hydrogenated) and Saturated Fats (September 2007)
The new label changes that occurred last January, 2007, regarding saturated fats and Trans fats, are still not completely clear. Below is a great link on the American Heart Association “Face the Fat” website which explains why Trans Fats (aka: “Hydrogenated Fats”) and saturated fats […]
Making Cauliflower More Colorful (August 2007)
You might be getting your beta-carotine from cauliflower-orange colored cauliflower. Scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service at Cornell University recently pinpointed and duplicated the gene-dubbed “Or,” as in “orange”-that cues the vegetable to produce beta-carotene. Switching “on” the gene not only boosts the […]
Starbucks Slims Down (July 2007)
Your morning latte’ just got a bit lighter-at least, if you get your java fix at Starbucks, the nation’s largest coffeehouse chain. The company announced that by the end of the year it will replace whole milk with 2% milk in espresso concoctions at […]