Diet & Nutrition


Q&A: What Portions Should I be Eating to Lose Weight?

Question by Yesenia
Posted on January 05, 2009
Hi, my name is Yesenia. The doctor told I am on the borderline of having diabetes. I weigh 220 and I am 31 years old, with two kids. I can't… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Exercising to Control Blood Sugar

Question by Pmo25
Posted on December 15, 2008
I am 61 and recently had my blood sugar checked and it was 108. I started eating better with portion control and exercise of 30 min.+ walking a day and… Read Full Q&A

Increase Nutrients with Food Combination

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on December 14, 2008
I am frequently asked the question “what is the best food for you?” There are many individual foods that are healthy and filled with nutrients essential for health. However,… Read Full Article

Sodium Sense

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on December 13, 2008
At every turn, you see a warning against eating too much salt, sodium, that is. Too much salt can cause health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease.… Read Full Article

Q&A: More on Diet and Blood Sugar

Question by Pmo25
Posted on December 09, 2008
I am 61 and recently my blood sugar was checked and it was 108. How can I use the foods I eat to bring that below 100 and I know… Read Full Q&A

Don’t Hibernate Just Yet!

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on December 08, 2008
Turkey day is over, left-overs have all been consumed and the week is about to begin all over again. The snow is falling and it is getting really cold… Read Full Article

Toys that Play with Kids’ Health

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on December 05, 2008
Most of us have heard the clamor over plastic baby bottles made with harmful chemicals, Bisphenol A, a phthalate. Bisphenol A has been cited as a probable link to… Read Full Article

Further Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on December 05, 2008
Eating fruits and vegetables may help improve patients’ response to chemotherapy. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that a dietary agent… Read Full Article

Q&A: Is it too late to get myself active?

Question by Eileen D.
Posted on December 02, 2008
At 67, is it too late to lose 15 lbs. and get myself active? I get so tired that I lose my motivation, and my middle is moving too high… Read Full Q&A

911 For Holiday Heartburn

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on November 26, 2008
Does the thought of Thanksgiving Day Dinner make your mouth water—or stomach to churn? Instead of stocking up on antacids, take a sensible approach to what and how much… Read Full Article

The information contained on this site is regarding general health in nature, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided directly by your doctor and/or medical professional. The content and/or statements on this site should not be taken as a recommendation for treatment advice for any particular disease or health-related condition. Read full disclaimer