New Dietary Guidelines (DGs) were published in January to cover the five year span through 2020 based on a report from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) made public last year. The DGAC comprised of a diverse group of scientists who sifted through and analyzed current nutrition research before they produced a list of facts for the federal agency to use as a foundation. They were not expected to recommend any one diet over another, but instead, just compile relev

The best way to prevent lower back injuries is to make sure that you have a stable set of core muscles. Here are some great exercises to get you started: Cat-Camel (Angry Cat Stretch): Get down on your hands and knees. You will need to correlate your breathing with the movements. As you inhale deeply arch your back upwards, tighten your stomach and lower your head so you see your knees. Hold this for a few seconds. As you exhale reverse the curve of your back by pushing your