“Lose the Fat” Talk
Just about everyone is dieting or trying to lose weight these days, or so it seems. It’s all too easy for people to get sucked into a pattern of wearing…
Reviewing Meal Delivery Services and Kits
Have you ever wished to have all the ingredients for a healthy, wholesome meal simply provided directly to your door? AFM’s contributing nutritionist Anne Wilfong tried them out, and here’s…
Book Review: Grain Brain
AFM nutrition writer Anne Wilfong looks at Dr. David Perlmutter’s recommendations for a low carbohydrate diet. You should eat no more than 60 grams of carbohydrates per day. That’s what…
Fit but Fat
You exercise regularly and are mindful of diet, but your weight is still stuck in the overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) category. That yearly physical is looming, and…
Travel the World with Your Fork
Foods from other cultures add variety, vitamins to daily dishes. Americans are lucky to live in a country with a melting pot of cultures, and this includes some amazing food…
Youth Hydration: Quenching Thirst On and Off the Field
Tips to Keep Youth Athletes Hydrated August in Texas is kickoff season for back-to-school youth sports, which means teen athletes are practicing in 95 degree-plus temperatures that include humidity levels…
A Nutritionist’s Favorite Things
Last year’s “Favorite Things” article was so popular that I was asked to share my new favorites again for this year and, as always, I am happy to oblige. I…
The Alphabet Soup of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Identify the proper amount of omega-3 fatty acids for your diet. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids fortifies functions of the heart and brain. Many who are interested in…
What to Look for When Hiring a Nutrition Professional
Prepare yourself to ask informed questions as you gather information. One of the first steps to changing your health might just be finding a qualified nutrition professional who can complement…
Debunking Nutrition Myths
Fact or fiction? Investigate the scientific evidence behind popular nutritional claims Is drinking eight glasses of water per day enough? The research behind this general recommendation is scant; while it…
