Victoria Shanta Retelny's Articles

Parents and caregivers know that feeding toddlers can be a daunting job. In fact, somewhere between 20% and 50% of children in the United States are described by their parents...

The culinary world would be lackluster without spices. Imagine tomato sauce without basil, hummus without garlic or sushi minus pickled ginger. Spices, like their botanical le...

In a perfect world, a couple’s desire to conceive a baby would be enough to guarantee a positive pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many would-be parents find themselves ...

When faces become blurry, road signs get fuzzy and the fine print on a food label appears illegible, your eyes are telling you something: a visit to an eye care professional i...

Did you know that after water, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world? This ancient drink is as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago. Iced or hot...

nutrition by Vi c t o r i a S h a n t a R e t e l n y, R D , L D Alcohol's Effect on Health and Performance Before you hoist that glass, consider what the experts have ...