Basics of Nutrition

Basics of Nutrition

The Basics of Nutrition More often than not, consumers only look at the number of calories listed on a product when they are deciding what to buy. Consumers are trained to believe that if there are fewer calories in a product it is healthier and more nutritious to...
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

The “Sunshine” Vitamin The dangers and effects of Covid-19 have been on the forefront of everyone’s mind since Chicago went under lockdown in March.  With the constant threat of infection dominating most people’s health concerns, they are forgetting about the other...
Nutrition Facts Get an Upgrade?

Nutrition Facts Get an Upgrade?

  Nutrition Facts Get an Upgrade The Nutrition facts label that we all know and love has only been around since 1993.¹  It was brought about by an increase in health consciousness and a desire to more easily pick foods that suited a person’s diet. That labeling...
Do I need to eat organic?

Do I need to eat organic?

Walking through your local grocery store, you have probably seen the word “organic” throughout the produce section, as well as on many food labels on store shelves.  With all the hype surrounding organic food it might make you wonder: should I be eating organic? What...