Your thyroid gland regulates your body’s use of energy. If it is not producing enough hormones (hypothyroidism), you will feel sluggish. If it is overproducing hormones (hyperthyroidism), you may feel revved up with a rapid pulse and other symptoms. In the United States, the main cause of thyroid problems is...

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine was a virtual event, took place on July 15-17, 2021. This program is jointly provided by the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Physicians Committee. Physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, and health and wellness...

My girls and I are so excited to share that we have contributed our own recipes in a new book by best-selling author, Glen Merzer! In the last few years, we have had record-breaking heat across the planet. Even the Arctic has seen temperatures that most of us can’t tolerate...

As a busy mother, I developed this delicious breakfast dish as a quick and healthy meal to feed my family and to even have as leftovers for the week. It is one of my family’s favorite recipes! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 teaspoons cinnamon...

Classes are chosen from the Cancer Project list and are held in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), unless specifically requested. With having 3 daughters, and having friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is a special campaign that I am grateful to be a part of each year. “The...

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 4 cups kale, washed, destemmed & ripped into bite-sized pieces 1 can corn, drained 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup chopped red cabbage ¾ cup cooked quinoa 1 teaspoon each: cumin, garlic powder ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon each: onion powder, vegetable bouillon ¼...

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 2 cups cooled cooked quinoa  ½ cup thawed frozen green peas or steamed sliced snow peas  ½ cup grated carrot (standard grate, not fine), or store-bought shredded carrot ¼ cup diced red bell pepper  1 Tablespoon chopped green onion (green portion)  3 Tablespoons rice vinegar  1 ½ Tablespoon tahini ...

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 1 cup cooled cooked rice 2 cups of raw vegetables 4-5 different kinds (you can use whatever you like; I like cucumbers, tomatoes, avocadoes, cilantro & carrots) A couple of seaweed sheets 1 Tablespoon soy sauce Pickled ginger (optional) Sesame seeds (optional) Place the warm rice in a...

Ava created this fun recipe shortly after she transitioned to being vegan. She wanted a healthy alternative to the canned tomato soups. Since it’s so simple to add all the ingredients to one blender, it is a good one for kids to help make. Adult supervision is recommended while using...

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 2 apples cut into bit sized pieces ½ – 1 pineapple cut up 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 1 can mandarin oranges ½ cup carrots, either shredded or cut into coins (optional) 1-2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves, whole or cut up (optional) In a large bowl, add...