Monthly Insights
Flaxseed and drug-nutrient interactions (March 2026)
Flaxseeds and flaxseed meal have a lot to offer nutritionally. They’re a wonderful source of plant-based omega-3 unsaturated fats as well as dietary fiber, which may protect against cardiovascular disease—partly by helping to reduce your total and LDL cholesterol and your blood pressure. The fiber in flaxseeds can also help keep you regular while its […]
Red Yeast Rice: What is it? Is it safe to take to reduce your total cholesterol? (August 2024)
Red yeast rice is a product created by fermenting rice with the yeast Monascus purpureus, or other derivatives of the same fungal family, which turns the rice red. This “traditional” medicine has been used in China for many years to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation […]
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 […]
Why it’s important to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) instead of following an influencer…(June 2024)
Many people seek health and nutrition information from the internet—“Dr. Google,” YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok are just a few sources we might tap into. When we feel desperate, helpless—or just want an instant answer—the internet can be a great resource. Except when it’s […]
Why menopause increases risk of eating disorders (May 2024)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Ask several people what someone with an eating disorder looks like, and most of them would probably say something like, “thin, white, young, female.” But eating disorders know no demographic boundaries, and the truth is that eating disorders in midlife—and […]