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Athletes and RED-S – know the warning signs

RED-S happens when the athlete eats too few calories, compared to what is being burned in practice and play, creating a state of malnourishment. RED-S is short for relative energy deficiency in sports. It used to be called female athletic triad, as it is most commonly observed in female athletes. Although it remains prevalent in women, it is seen occasionally in male athletes, too. That’s one reason for the name change. The other was to more clearly communicate its cause.

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Can Vitamin D protect against respiratory illness?

Vitamin D is a hot topic in microbiology. For good reason. We know it’s important to bone health. But we now know that vitamin D is active in many cells outside the skeleton – and can also influence genetics that affect cancer, infection and autoimmune disease.

A deficiency can make many problems worse, including cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, depression and diabetes. One recent study adds another to the list; respiratory infection. That is particularly noteworthy during a global pandemic caused by a respiratory virus.

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Medical News Today – Acid Reflux – Diet Diet Tips for GERD: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Great review article popped up on my Twitter feed a few days ago with some great diet recommendations for dealing with GERD.  GERD is commonly agreed upon to be problematic in about 20 percent of the North American population.  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a long term condition where stomach […]

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Tried out Birch Benders Protein Pancake Mix – Delicious!

Having a two year old who has finally decided she is going to be picky about what she eats, we were very grateful when our good friend who is a Registered Dietitian at the Ravitz Family Markets family of ShopRite’s around Cherry Hill gave us a sample.  I don’t believe you could even taste a […]

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