Nutrition News

Preparing for Virus Season

It is the season for viruses like Influenza and RSV, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control the Delta variant causes more COVID-19 infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus. Additionally, other respiratory viruses like Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are also causing illness in children and adults. And flu season will be right around the corner. While influenza viruses circulate year-round, most of the flu activity comes in December through February according to the CDC.

Half of Americans Living with Diabetes May Not Get Enough Protein

Like everyone else, people living with diabetes should strive to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. You don't need to cook one meal for yourself and another for the rest of your family. Well-balanced meals, which include lean protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains, are healthy for everyone and help manage blood sugar.

Preparing for Your Adolescent's Teenage Growth Spurt

Adolescence, or the teenage years, is usually a time of major growth and development. Your child may experience a drastic change in height, accompanied by puberty milestones. These adjustments can come on quick and sometimes be surprising — for both your child and you — but the best way to mitigate any confusion is to educate your child on the changes to come.

7 Immune-Supporting Lunches and Healthy Snacks for Kids

This year, as kids head back to school, immune health will understandably be top of mind for many parents.

Eating Soup on a Ketogenic Diet

You’ve educated yourself, talked to your healthcare provider and made the leap to the ketogenic diet – a very high fat, moderate protein, very low carb approach to fueling your body.   And by now you are a meal prep superstar and probably looking to add some variety to your menu. Soups can be a great place to start.  The right soup can help you stay hydrated, nourished, and on target with fat intake to fuel and support ketone levels.  

The Benefits of a Plant-Based Keto-Friendly Diet

Today, the ketogenic-friendly diets have become popular among individuals looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake and maintain their overall health and well-being.

Nutrition Intervention Equals Better Outcomes

By Suela Sulo, PhD, MS, a health outcomes researcher who leads the Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Policy Work for Abbott’s global nutrition research and development. Originally published in Physicians Practice.

Tips for wound healing following surgery

 By: Dr. Jeanine Downie, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Image Dermatology® in Montclair, New Jersey