Latest Posts by Dr. Daria
International Salt Awareness Week – This Year’s Focus is on Kids!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 03/16/2015Since 2008, the health and nutrition world has recognized Salt Awareness Week. This year it is celebrated from Mar 16th – 22nd and healthy children is the theme! Do we really think that too much salt is a problem for
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Could your seasonal allergies be causing food allergies too? Yep!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 03/15/2015Unlike much of the country, here in the Pacific Northwest the winter has been unusually warm and the trees are in full blossom …. we are officially “in” the seasonal allergy season! So, even though some of us are still
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Following a Mediterranean Diet helps keep telomeres healthy!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 03/03/2015Today’s topic includes something about eating a Mediterranean diet and healthy telomeres. Eating a Mediterranean diet does more than just keep telomeres healthy and healthy telomeres are supported by more than just the Mediterranean diet. One thing I’ve learned about
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A look at how snacking has changed over the last 40 years!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 02/25/2015OK, in celebration of National Snack Month and also Heart Health Month, let’s talk about both … what trends have we seen in snacking over the last 40 years, and what should we be snacking on to support our healthy
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Why a brisk 20 minute walk can be a lifesaver for couch potatoes!
By Dr. Daria | 0 Comments | Posted 02/17/2015Calling all couch potatoes – a new study, published in January ’15, shows that adding even a small amount of physical activity, enough to burn about 100 calories would reduce the risk of early death by 16% to 30%. Do
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