This week, March 12th-18th is National Salt Awareness Week! The purpose of this week is to help educate you, and others, on the proper sodium intake, the functions of sodium in your body and the side effects of excessive sodium intake. This initiative began in 2008 by the World Action on Salt and Health (WASH),…

Word has been stirring of nutrition labels being added to alcoholic beverages. It’s about time the FDA has shed some light on the caloric content of alcoholic beverages that to some are consumed on a regular basis. Though moderate consumption of wine has some benefits, alcohol in general contributes very little to your healthy lifestyle….

When trying to manage or lose weight, you may have been told countless times to look at the nutrition facts label prior to purchasing or eating certain foods.  While the nutrition label contains excellent information, it can seem confusing and overwhelming when you are unfamiliar with how to read it. The FDA requires nutrition facts…