nutrition

Dr. Kent Hall, the Chief Physician Executive at MVHS, is spending his final days at the newly opened Wynn Hospital. Hall will retire this Friday, January 26th.

They'll be specializing in protein shakes, balls and bars, and overnight protein oats to really help those focused on healthy nutrition habits.

In an effort to help people make more informed choices when eating away from home, the federal government is introducing mandatory nutrition labeling for fast food menus and vending machines. Items sold at movie theaters are exempt, which is odd given what calorie bombs those snacks can be. The problem is that few Americans pay much attention to the nutrition labeling on even the packaged foods br

A daily diet of healthy, nutritious low-calorie fare can cost a whopping 10 times more than feasting on calorie rich junk food, says a recent study.

Chowdown with Chip – - Yes, we know, DUH. But we could all use the reminder. Don't go looking for quick fixes and tricks without accepting that fruit and veggies are GREAT for you and you should eat a ton of the fresh stuff. If you always end up with a fridge full of rotten produce, stock up on the frozen versions -- they're still full of nutrients and last a lot longer...