Tracey Linneweber, RD

29/12/2022

Short bursts of "vigorous intense lifestyle physical activity" is beneficial for your health too. Know your limitations but starting with just one minute can be beneficial.

"VILPA19 refers to brief and sporadic (for example, up to 1 or up to 2 min long) bouts of vigorous-intensity physical activity done as part of daily living, such as bursts of very fast walking while commuting to work or moving from place to place, or stair climbing20."

Using data from wearable activity monitors, this study shows that short bursts of physical activity that are done as part of daily life activities and that are only 1 or 2 minutes in length are associated with lower mortality, similar to the effects of regular exercise.

21/10/2022

Are you allergic to beef and pork after getting bit by a tick? If so, maybe Soliman Auricular Acupuncture Treatment (SAAT) will help?

Do you or someone you know have Alpha Gal??

Send them our way for the Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT).

Call 812-547-8692 for more information and to schedule.

16/08/2022

Last night I was fixing potatoes and arthritis came to mind. If you've been feeling extra arthritic lately and have also been eating a bunch of fresh tomatoes, they may be the culprit. Tomatoes are high in solanine and have been linked to aggravating arthritis. Potatoes, peppers, and eggplant are also high in solanine. Peeling potatoes can help. Definitely peel the green.

01/07/2022

When you eat fresh produce from your garden or a local farmer, you'll also be eating a little dirt. Believe it or not, eating a little local dirt is good for your immune system and overall health. It's also a way to get vitamins B12 and K2.

30/06/2022

Did you sleep well last night? If not, you might want to try eating dark cherries or drinking a little dark cherry juice extract close to bedtime for a better night's sleep. If you're worried about your blood sugar or gaining weight, poor sleep is bad for both too.

21/06/2022

Taking biotin can throw off allergy testing results. Stop taking it 3-4 days before testing.

An excess of biotin can result in false-negative allergen-specific IgE results during the one-step biotin-streptavidin-based IMMULITE-2000 assay, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.Clinicians should then be aware of medication or dietary his...

09/06/2022

If you find yourself extremely sensitive to the sun, it could be a medication you're taking.

Did you know that your medication can damage skin? Sometimes it's permanent and sometimes not. Most of you don’t even think about that as a side effect. Photosensitivity is a fairly common skin reaction that is sparked by taking medicines which interact with ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun...

08/06/2022

My 12 year old asked me this morning if it's true that coffee stunts your growth. I initially told her "no," but as I thought about it, I realized it does stunt the growth of adults. How? One benefit of coffee is that it helps decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes. When blood sugar is high, insulin is kicked out to bring it back down. This leads to weight gain. A little caffeine also helps rev up the metabolism.

07/06/2022

Are you going to be needing some cucumber ideas soon? You can use them to make salads, smoothies, soups, and more. What's your favorite way to eat them?

If you're looking for recipe ideas for cucumbers, we've got you covered. Here are 13 tasty dishes you can make with cucumbers.

03/06/2022

Do you like chia seeds? Did you know they can be used to replace eggs in a recipe? This spring, one of my daughters created her own chia pet. She took some from the freezer, planted them, and they sprouted!

If you’ve felt a bit intimidated by the prospect of trying chia seeds due to the prep...

02/06/2022

This is scary. Children need to be active and have soda and other sugar sweetened drinks limited to parties and other special occasions.

Discover 5 dietitian-recommended ways parents can help their kids prevent or bounce back from this in a safe and healthy way.