1. Myth: Everyone needs to consume milk and other dairy products to get enough Calcium. Facts: Nearly 85% of Americans are lactose and or casein intolerant, lacking the essential enzymes needed to digest milk and other dairy products. Moreover, humans are the only mammals that drink another mammal’s milk. Although milk is often considered the […]
Tag Archives: Supplement Recommendations
Nutritional Smoothies
July has been a HOT month on the east coast!!!! The thought of standing in front of a hot stove makes me sweat more. My favorite meal these days is a cold smoothie. I love smoothies and shakes because you can make large batch with plenty of leftovers in a few minutes. My only concern […]
Being a Healthy Vegetarian
There is a multitude of reasons why people become vegetarians: moral, religious, social, and health concern. While certain health advantages do exist, it is extremely important for anyone contemplating cutting out an entire food group to be conscious of various nutritional depletions. Benefits of a vegetarian diet when properly balanced can include a decreased risk […]
Supplements You Should Take!
In today’s world of power marketing and confusing information about nutrition & supplements, it’s hard to choose the right supplements for you. I’ve narrowed down this complicated process by answering key questions you should ask and listing my favorite supplements that everyone should take. BETSY’S PHILOSOPHY ON NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION: Your nutrition and lifestyle habits are […]
Must Have: Nutritional Supplement
Prior to working with Betsy Markle I had tried all different types of supplements expensive & inexpensive. I never really felt different when I took them or saw any benefit so it was always an expense that was hard to justify. When I did my first nutritional consultation with Betsy I explained to her that […]
Dietary Supplement Information
I believe nutritional supplements are a confusing topic for most people. Most doctors and health care providers are not trained in this field. As a Registered Dietitian, you would think it would have been part of my schooling as well, but it was not. Fortunately, I gained a ton of experience when I worked at […]
Prevent Getting a Cold
Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner, and although this is not the time when most of us worry about catching a cold, news of the Swine Flu has most people, including myself, paranoid about getting sick. Luckily, I have very educated friends, family, and co-workers who keep me informed about staying […]
What Helps the Immune System?
Everyone is talking about the Swine Flu. With all the media coverage, the whole situation sounds pretty scary. There’s also some contagious sinus and respiratory infections being spread right now. Fortunately, there are some key steps that you can take to boost your immune system and prevent the spread of these nasty viral & bacterial […]
How Much Vitamin D Do I Need?
There’s a lot of new research suggesting that supplemental Vitamin D significantly reduces mortality and its thought that at least 85% of Americans are deficient! Some doctors are starting to test for Vitamin D deficiency, supplementation is more common, and there’s even a Vitamin D Council to provide you with the latest research. Why is […]
How to be Healthy During Pregnancy
This month, I am writing about nutrition & pregnancy as a healthy reminder for my body, as well my friends who are going through this process. My husband and I are excited to announce that we are almost five months pregnant with our second baby! I’d like to take this opportunity to review nutrition basics […]
