Carrie Wiatt, M.S.

Here it is, the easiest, most important step that you can take to improve your diet and get healthy: Drink more water! Water is the source of life; it gives your skin a glow, naturally flushes your body of toxins, and may even reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

The first...

Who doesn't want a magic diet pill to shed that extra holiday or stress-related weight gain? Unfortunately, weight loss issues can't be solved with a quick fix. Over time, low-carb diets lead to ketosis, where the body starts making acidic, damage-inducing ketones. Detox diets used to "remove toxins"...

Want to start shopping like a nutritionist? Stay on the perimeter of your grocery store, delving into the inner aisles for certain essentials only when necessary. This way, you'll end up with a basket full of fruits, vegetables, dairy and lean proteins. Although we want these products, we don't know...

Consumers today are more health conscious than ever. Nutrition trends for 2012 stress healthier, sustainable, whole and organic foods. The "slow food" movement emphasizing "good, clean and fair" food has become a way of life for many. Beyond these hot topics, mindful individuals want to make healthy, nutritious choices. Understanding...

People often ask me, "Where should I start taking better care of myself?" I suggest you begin from the ground up. At the end of a long day, sit back and put your feet first.

Feet are full of sensitive nerves and acupressure points, so they make a great...

Every day our bones go through a complex process of building and remodeling. After about age 30, the breakdown component starts to take over and leads to a loss of bone density. In postmenopausal women, estrogen production slows, making women more likely to suffer from osteoporosis.

Soy isoflavones were once...

These days, the Internet provides us with news on the latest fad diets and health trends. On top of these headlines, we receive emails with drastic nutrition recommendations. One of these chain emails describes eating fruit on an empty stomach for proper digestion. It declares that, "Eating fruit after a...

Growth is the energy of life. You can invite the light of growth into your life in simple daily ways. Small changes add up to big ones, and every positive step you take for yourself can advance you on your path to a healthy, balanced, beautiful life.

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As we breeze through our summers with relaxing evenings and lazy weekend getaways, we may think that drinking enough water is our only health concern. We keep ourselves hydrated at the beach, and before and during exercise. This summer, with record-breaking heat throughout the nation, we need to be aware...

Ditching that regular soda and switching to a diet version may not be the perfect fix-it healthy solution. Research shows that both versions may lead to disease. Before consulting with clients and making recommendations, I like to review ongoing food and nutrition research -- especially regarding liquid calories.

Clients ask...