If there are things that are both necessary and enjoyable, food is definitely near the top of the list, if not at the top. We all have to eat, and many of us really like to enjoy our food, always […]
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School Breakfast Revisited
Written by Emily Dwyer – See bio below Are Kids Really Eating Breakfast? It’s been found that 77% of elementary-aged children are eating breakfast, yet as children age, that percentage decreases to 50% by middle school, and 36% by high […]
Fast & Simple Meal Ideas for People on the Move
Sometimes it seems that there’s just not enough time in a day to sit down and have a decent meal. But, whether you’re moving your home or just constantly in motion because of your business, you’ll still need nutrition. And […]
Personal Chef as a Tomato Seed While Not in the Desert
Success is happiness. I’m joyful skipping down this path I sorta hashed out one day, in the depths of my own despair, looking for a career that would expand my soul and enlighten my spirit. I always knew I wanted […]
One Year Post-Graduation Reflection & Inspiration
About a year ago, my time at UConn was about to be over like poof! I was nervous for graduation, stressed over what career to pursue post-college, and distraught to leave a community of educated, driven and innovative friends, students […]
Lactose Intolerance – Could You Be Suffering?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 65% of the worlds population is moderately lactose intolerant. In the U.S. alone over 30 million people suffer from this frustrating disorder and in many cases (like mine) lactose intolerance goes undiagnosed. The prevalence of […]
Probiotics Use in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a multi-faceted gastrointestinal complication becoming increasingly prevalent in children and adults. IBS is an issue estimated to affect 10-15% of the global population (1). Furthermore, 20-40% of all gastrointestinal related doctor’s visits are […]
Sugar: As Addictive as Drugs?
Introduction Sugar – a diverse, versatile and pleasurable substance. A recent New York Times article published in September 2016, revealed the dark truth about the sugar industries role in shaping dietary guidelines in the 1990s, by down-playing sugar’s role in […]
