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A Few More Thoughts on the Microbiome

June 29, 2012 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland concludes her three-part series on research into the microbiome.

More on the Microbiome

June 22, 2012 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland discusses more research regarding the microbiome.

Breast Cancer and Environment

December 16, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland discusses findings from the “Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach” study released last week and gives dietary suggestions for reducing cancer risk.

Cosmetically “Fixing” Impoverished Foods by Adding Supplements

November 1, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Eating real, whole foods is not the habit of many Americans; and making the change to real whole foods, is not happening rapidly. Let’s just face the facts – changing our habits is not so easy. This is in the face of the fact that extensive research has left us little to no question that […]

Please Don’t Fortify Me (or My Food)

October 21, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland discusses the results of a new study on multivitamins.

Garden Party

July 22, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland talks about the tasty greens from Dr. Grandma’s garden and the importance of dark green leafy vegetables in your diet.

Who Knew What a Mess Nutritionism Would Become?

July 19, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

I need nutritionist CPR or nutritionist psychotherapy; I’m so exasperated with the rapidity by which the food processors think up new junk food with healthy-sounding ingredients that cannot deliver. The following is what lead me to my infuriated and frustrated state: Robin, Dr. Grandma’s Operations Manager, brought an advertisement to me that she received in […]

Stopping the Pendulum

March 23, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland talks about the dangers of the HCG diet and other diets. She explains why it is much more economical and reasonable to adopt a healthy eating plan.

Clearing Up Carb Confusion – Be Picky

March 8, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares information to help the public make good choices in carbohydrate foods.

School Breakfast Week

March 4, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland celebrates School Breakfast week and discusses the importance of breakfast.