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Many people like to mention omega-3 fatty acids, but few explain what they actually are. Fatty acids are a major component of fats and oils, and omega-3 just describes the chemical structure of a type of fatty acid. This is sim...

Cusick, S.E, and Georgieff, M.K. 2016. The Role of Nutrition in Brain Development: The Golden Opportunity of the “First 1000 Days.” Journal of Pediatrics 175: 16-21.  Griesbauer, E.M., et al. 2022. London Taxi Drivers: A Review of Neurocogni...

In recent years, the food industry has become increasingly consolidated, with a few large corporations dominating the market and controlling a significant share of the food that we consume. This concentration of power has led to the rise of big food...

Readiness means something different to everyone. Being “ready” in the traditional sense means you are fully prepared for a situation, action, or an activity and we as responsible citizens should always strive for maximum preparedness. We can increas...

Your mind and body are your greatest assets in an emergency. Treat them with respect. Stay hydrated every day, exercise your mind and muscles, and eat right. Think about the things going in your body, good stuff in means good stuff out. 

The discovery of vitamins by scientists and medical professionals was a long and slow process that really came to fruition in the 20th century. Prior to these important revelations, cultures knew that eating certain foods wou...

Choose the right foods that boost your immune system and help your body defend against infection.

During flu season or when feeling under the weather, people depend on foods like chicken soup, citrus fruits and tea with honey to boost immunity. Our immune system is designed to take action against foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses and paras...

Think malnutrition only means a lack of food? You’re wrong. Malnutrition - which puts your life in danger - occurs when you consume nutrient poor food for an extended amount of time. Protect your health by getting your esse...

Nutrients are various molecules that can be found in food that every organism requires to produce energy, grow, develop, and reproduce. When consumed, nutrients are digested and then bro...