http://www.feedthesoul.org Nicole Garnsey, MA, RD, CDN, CDE, Nutritionist & Diabetes Educator Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:48:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There have been several studies to investigate the effects of diet and exercise on the development of Alzheimer's. One study performed by Temple University School of Medicine researchers showed that eating high levels of an amino acid found in many protein sources might increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=548 Do you tend to trip, falter or lose your balance? If so, you might want to consider starting a regular exercise routine. A recent study published online in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine looked at the types of activities people are doing when they fall, and examined what influence, ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=550 You may have heard that having a pet can improve your mood, decrease your risk for depression and lower your level of stress. Now there's research that having a dog could help you get fit and improve your overall health. A recent study presented at this year's annual meeting of the ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=552 According to a recent article at Medical News Today, a study published in the Journal of Obesity is causing concern in the medical and research arenas. The study "concluded that overweight and obese people experience no adverse health effects until they turn 40, and that between the ages of 25 ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=554 Here at Feed the Soul, we always encourage readers and clients to eat more whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat breads and pastas, whole grain cereals, etc.) and fewer refined grains (white rice, breads and pastas, etc.). There's plenty of research to back up this recommendation, because whole grains contain ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=556 I’m diabetic, and have this terrible issue snacking at night. I’ve tried different things like popcorn (sorry, it’s the microwave kind), trail mix, sunflower seeds (without the shells basically a busy snack), and pistachio nuts (found that they contain A LOT of carbs). Do you have any other suggestions? First, let's ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=246 Around here, we hate to talk about diets. Feed the Soul is of the school that diets shouldn't be restrictive and temporary. They should be about moderation and should be sustainable for a lifetime. Otherwise, they're pointless. That's why Intuitive Eating is one of the healthy living strategies we encourage ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=533 It's time to answer another question in our Ask Your RD series. Thanks to our Twitter friend @KitchenParade, we've got another great question. @KitchenParade's question references the Glycemic Index, so before we get to the answer, let's start with some background information for those who aren't familiar with the Glycemic ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=230 You keep hearing about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). One day you read a report that says it's linked to weight gain and obesity, and the next there's one that says it's no worse than regular sugar. The truth is, no matter what the research says, HFCS should be treated ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=496 If you're in the New York City area on Saturday, May 8th (or feel like making a weekend trip), don't miss SELF Magazine's 17th annual Workout in the Park. Held in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, Workout in the Park is a health, fitness and wellness festival jam packed with ... http://www.feedthesoul.org/?p=515