Author Archives: Reed Hanson, CNC

With all of the miss-information flying around the internet and media, it is important to understand the basics.  People who need to lose weight must limit high-calorie foods, but they are ill advised to avoid all carbohydrates.  Excess calories are … Continue reading →

“Physical performance deteriorates as people age, but protein supplements may combat such decline according to a study published in the Oct. 2012 Journal of the American Medical Directors Assoc.  For information on a proven protein supplement click here.

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“Kids with diabetes have more years in front of them today than in decades past, according to a study.  Researchers reported that the risk of death for children under 19 with type 1 decreased by 61 percent between 1968-1969 and … Continue reading →

“Kids with diabetes have more years in front of them today than in decades past according to a new study.  Researchers reported that the risk of death for children under 19 with type 1 decreased by 61 percent between 1968-1969 … Continue reading →

It seems that all sources of nutritional information comes on a platform of bias.  Even my own entries come with personal bias no matter how hard I try to remain neutral.  Even research often follows the money.  If a grant … Continue reading →

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Certified organic foods are becoming more available and at first I felt that was a good thing. However, all “certified” means is that the grower has followed the guidelines set by the organization that developed those guidelines. This does not … Continue reading →

We all know we need eat better. Have you worked out a menu for any entire week that included all that we should be eating including fruits and vegetables and then calculated the cost? When you do you will be … Continue reading →

Someone just posted this on FB, “True health reform starts in the kitchen, not in Washington.” We can and should take charge of our own health. It is highly ineffective to rely on Washington bureaucrats to get the job done. … Continue reading →