Stephanie Ronco 5/2/18 Stephanie Ronco 5/2/18

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The Role of DHA

While DHA and EPA most often function together, DHA plays a starring role in several crucial areas...

Stephanie Ronco 9/9/17 Stephanie Ronco 9/9/17

Inflammation: What You Need to Know

It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is implicated in many serious illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, many cancers, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.

Stephanie Ronco 10/9/16 Stephanie Ronco 10/9/16

Beyond Weight Loss: The Impact of Exercise

It’s time to stop looking at exercise as a weight loss tool and to start looking at it as a quality of life tool!

Stephanie Ronco 12/18/15 Stephanie Ronco 12/18/15

Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables at Each Meal

Fruits and vegetables are nutrition powerhouses, yet most people don't eat nearly enough of them each day! Let's take a look at the science behind MyPlate's recommendation to "fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal."

Stephanie Ronco 11/9/15 Stephanie Ronco 11/9/15

Diet Swap Increases Risk of Colon Cancer in Two Weeks

If Americans stick with a diet that is far lower in fatty animal products and cholesterol and composed largely of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, then they will reduce the inflammation and other chemical changes that promote colon cancer.

Stephanie Ronco 5/1/15 Stephanie Ronco 5/1/15

Digestive Diseases 101

May is Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, so today we're going to explore 5 different digestive diseases -- celiac disease, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and ulcerative colitis. There's even a free disease overview handout!