Nutrition

Texas summers can be brutally hot and the month of August has been no exception! Your body depends on water to survive.  Every cell in your body needs water to properly function. Without water, the average person can survive for about 3 days. Your body is 60% water!...

What is Failure to Thrive? Failure to Thrive is not a disease. There is no clear definition of Failure to Thrive. Doctors use the term “Failure to Thrive” when a child is not meeting their growth expectations, which can lead to detrimental effects on the child’s...

March is National Nutrition Month.  Maria-Paula Carrillo is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the owner of LifeCycle Nutrition. Maria-Paula Carillo believes in keeping good nutrition practical and simple.  Keep reading about her nutrition advice for the young athlete. Sports are a huge part of our community. ...

Food is medicine for our body.  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are trained food and nutrition experts whose job is to translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are men and women who work in the community, hospitals, schools, nursing homes,...