In a world where we have what seems like limitless data at our fingertips, sometimes the ease of access to information can cause confusion. There are so many studies, ideas, and beliefs related to food and health you might not know the difference between what’s right and what’s right now. The idea of what a healthy diet consists of will […]

This is the 2nd installment in a 6-part series by Staff Writer, Maegan Carrasquillo, on living with diabetes. One of the first things you learn about when you’re diagnosed with diabetes is carbohydrate counting. You learn that sugar is counted in the carbohydrates, a factor that determines how much insulin you administer, and most nutritionists will tell you to avoid […]

A commentary by Staff Writer, Maegan Carrasquillo Every year I look back on what I’ve accomplished and what I could work on in the coming one and create a list. 2018 for me, was not a particularly wonderful year so the “what I could work on” part of the list seemed a lot longer than usual. Instead of feeling defeated […]

Why your plate should be a spectrum of rich and varied hues: Excerpt from an article by Wendy Schmid, Q by Equinox We’re naturally drawn to colorful things. Shiny cars, vivid sunsets, the Pantone color of the year (cheers to Radiant Orchid for 2014). Nutrition pros recommend extending that shade appreciation to your diet as well, because one of the […]