Nutrition News

Living Life with a Food Allergy

Being diagnosed with a food allergy can be scary. It's something you have to be mindful of on a daily basis. Luckily, living a happy and healthy life with a food allergy is absolutely doable with some planning and education. 

Dehydration Signs in Kids

Drink eight glasses of water a day! We have all heard that advice time and time again. Hydration is part of what helps your body function properly.

Understanding Your Child's Growth Spurt

During childhood years (ages 6 to 12), your child undergoes steady growth and development with periods of more rapid growth known as “growth spurts.” If they're often hungry in between meals or their pants are suddenly too short, they may be experiencing a growth spurt.

The Nutrients Teen Girls Need

Between school, sports and maybe a part-time job, the teenage years may be some of the best — and busiest — times in a girl's life.

What Are Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are molecules that are critical to both your body's hydration levels and cellular function. Given their direct relationship with the body’s muscle and brain functioning, many people increase their intake of electrolytes when working out or playing sports. But what is the function of electrolytes in everyday use? 

7 Tips for Healthy Halloween Treats

"Healthy" and "Halloween" aren't words you usually find in the same sentence. But Halloween doesn't have to be all about candy and chocolate. The real seasonal trick is balance. By swapping in nourishing Halloween treats for some of the typical goodies, you can join in on the fun and nourish your body at the same time.

Tips for wound healing following surgery

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

Evolution of HMB: From Sports Nutrition to Healthy Ageing

By: Suzette Pereira, PhD., Senior Associate Research Fellow at Abbott