Column: Virus makes hurricane readiness even more vital
This year will be one of those historic years you never forget. In addition to COVID-19, we need to remember that it is hurricane season until December. Read more
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Column: Along with fruits and vegetables, protein foods are needed to maintain immune health
There are many things people can live without, but adequate food is not one of them. As food prices increase and finances become more uncertain, ensuring that purchased food meets nutrient needs becomes more challenging. Read more
Column: Food grown in small indoor gardens offers big health benefits
During war times, governments have encouraged people to plant “victory gardens” with the goal that families could grow produce to help supply essential nutrients. Read more
Column: Adequate nutrient intake helps boost immune system against coronavirus
COVID-19 poses a significant threat to both health and the economy. Worldwide data show that no one is immune from getting this novel coronavirus or dying from it. Read more
Column: Healthy immune system minimizes risk of contracting coronavirus
The spread of the coronavirus is progressing worldwide and now has increased mortality compared with the flu. Read more
Column: Despite their touted benefits, supplements with high doses of nutrients work more like drugs
It is becoming more common for over-the-counter pharmaceutical products to contain vitamins and minerals. Read more
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Column: The forgotten side of heart health
Overall health is dependent on a healthy heart that can pump adequate nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body. Read more
Health Options: Thanksgiving meal might be high in fat and sugar, but can offer essential nutrients
The traditional Thanksgiving feast contains a hefty amount of protein, but likely more fat and sugar than typical dinner meals. Read more
Health Options: For those with food allergies, Halloween can be scary, risky time
Halloween is the time of year to have fun being scary. But for those with food allergies, Halloween treats can be scary, risky and even life-threatening. Read more
Health Options: Standard sodium recommendation can come with unexpected effects
Over the past 50 years, public-health nutrition has evolved into a series of absolute recommendations that are simple and relatively easy to understand. Read more
Health Options: Don’t become a victim of food shaming
People around the world have evolved many different ways of eating that provide an adequate supply of essential nutrients for basic health and reproduction. Read more
Health Options: Having ‘enough’ protein in diet can be easily underestimated
The Greek definition of the word protein means “to come first” and so it is appropriate to recognize dietary protein as a primary essential nutrient for human health. Read more
Health Options: The 4 F’s on July 4: Friends, family, fireworks and food safety
Honolulu has one of the best Fourth of July fireworks shows in the country. Read more
Health Options: Food insecurity can affect physical, mental health
Most everyone has experienced hunger. But many of us may not have experienced being insecure about having access to adequate food and nutrition over time. Read more
Health Options: Can you ‘beet’ high blood pressure?
Beets and beetroot juice have been anointed with “superfood” status due to a substantial amount of research focusing on the beneficial effects of beetroot juice on exercise performance and blood pressure reduction. Read more
Health Options: Short-term gains can cause lifelong losses when fighting fat
Winning any competition is about success at the end of the game. The same strategy applies to healthy weight loss if the goal is to lose fat rather than just weight. Read more
Health Options: Give the gift you hope is never needed
This year has had an exceptional number of powerful hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms around the world. Read more
Health Options: Potassium important for healthy blood pressure
Health Options: Risk of pancreatic cancer on the rise
The recent loss of Aretha Franklin from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76 has renewed interest in the disease. Read more
Magnesium deficiency is common, can be dangerous
All essential nutrients are important for health. Magnesium, not to be confused with manganese, is an essential mineral that gets too little appreciation. Read more
New Year’s traditions have roots in good nutrition
Although many New Year’s traditional foods are symbols of good luck, health and prosperity, they also provide many benefits important to maintaining or improving health. Read more
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