Taking supplements depends on the type of supplement and the person. Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says when we look at the population there are certain people who might need them, like pregnant women who have a nigher need for folic acid, for example. Children have a higher need for calcium […]

Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, explains soluble fiber versus insoluble fiber: “The soluble fiber is that gel-like substance that is helping to move things through and does not let things adhere to the artery walls,” she says. This type of fiber can be found in oatmeal and apples, for example. According […]

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Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says it is important if you are going to exercise in the afternoon, to make sure you are eating well throughout the day. “Make sure you eat enough complex carbs or starches so that you have that energy source to exercise,” she recommends. She also explains […]