Herbs, those fragrant culinary delicacies, offer so much more than just flavoring and garnishing our food. Whether you buy them at the grocery store, a farmer’s market or grow your own, these tender plants harbor Read more…
Summer is almost over with a new school year about to begin. You’ve bought new book bags, shoes, and school supplies to start your child’s school year off right. But there’s one other important component Read more…
Results from your annual physical were not the best – high cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure – should you be concerned? Yes. You may have a condition called metabolic syndrome that can erupt Read more…
If only receiving a diabetes diagnosis was as easy as learning the ABCs. Actually, it can be. Anyone with diabetes should know three key steps – the ABCs of diabetes control – to better manage Read more…
Going to the grocery store to “get milk,” is not always what it used to mean. Open up the refrigerator in many homes, and the “milk” might instead be a nondairy milk alternative. From soymilk, Read more…
Humorist, novelist, and journalist Mark Twain was famous for his wit and wisdom. One of my favorite quotes he coined was, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t Read more…
While receiving a diagnosis of prediabetes can come as a complete shock, it’s also a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself. One way to begin is by becoming more physically active. Increasing movement Read more…
There’s nothing quite like firing up the grill distinguishing summer from all other seasons. The sounds, smells and tantalizing taste of barbequed meat are one of a kind. However, before you get to grilling nonstop, Read more…
Mention the word, “protein,” and images of cattle, chicken or fish come to mind. But are animal sources our only supply of this vital nutrient? The answer to this is “no.” While nutrition information keeps Read more…
When it comes to food, everyone has an opinion and each of us have many questions. Take beef for instance. It seems you either eat it or you don’t. And if you choose not to, Read more…
Cheryl Mussatto MS, RD, LD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Institutional Management from Kansas State University. She is a clinical dietitian for Cotton O’Neil Clinics in Topeka and Osage City; an adjunct professor for Allen Community College, Burlingame, KS where she teaches Basic Nutrition; and is a freelance writer and blog contributor for Dr. David Samadi, Urologic Oncologist Expert and World Renowned Robotic Surgeon in New York City. Cheryl is also the author of The Nourished Brain, The Latest Science on Food’s Power for Protecting the Brain from Alzheimers and Dementia, found on Amazon in both ebook and paperback editions.
