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Medical Background
Marge Agliozzo Chapman is a graduate of Georgetown University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and more recently, a graduate (Summa Cum Laude) of the University of Bridgeport with her Masters In Human Nutrition…
Exercise Professional
Marge Chapman is an exercise professional. She works with local area health clubs and brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients through her knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology and her 10 years of fitness training experience…
Nutritional Expert
If you are suffering from digestive problems, obesity/overweight, thyroid issues, insomnia, depression or anxiety, these can be an indication that something is out of balance in your body, or you are lacking certain nutrients…
Welcome
Welcome and thank you for visiting Vitality, Health and Nutrition Services, LLC. My name is Marge Agliozzo Chapman, RN and my mission and goals are to help people to live active, healthy lives through the use of food and exercise.
Insomnia and the role of nutrients- part 3
This is the third part in a three part series on the role of nutrients in insomnia. Sleep apnea Sleep apnea is another common cause of insomnia and must be ruled out in anyone who suffers from insomnia. This article’s primary goal is to discuss nutrients and in the role of sleep, however being that
Insomnia and the Role of Nutrients (Part 2)
Last time I began a series on insomnia, including the different types, and discussed blood sugar regulation. This time, we will discuss the role of neurotransmitters and magnesium. Neurotransmitters Many people have heard of tryptophan, which is an amino acid found in turkey, chicken, milk, cheese and eggs that is known to play a
Insomnia & the Role of Nutrients
If you have ever suffered from insomnia, you know how frustrating it can be. You go to bed, only to find yourself laying there, watching the clock, or staring at the ceiling. Or perhaps you go to bed, sleep for a few hours and wake up in the middle of the night, only to
Spotlight On – Broccoli Rabe
Most people I know are familiar with broccoli. but many have not heard of broccoli rabe (unless you are of Italian descent). Broccoli rabe is a leafy green vegetable, that has 6-9 inch stalks and scattered clusters of broccoli- like buds at the top. It is related to both the cabbage and turnip family and
What is the difference between bleached and unbleached flour?
Bleaching is a chemical process that speeds up the aging of the flour. Bleaching agents, such as benzoyl peroxide and chlorine gas) are used to produce a whiter, finer, softer flour. The result of the bleaching process yields a flour that is softer, thus producing foods with a softer texture, more volume and brighter color
Fun Facts
96
01
The amount of water (in ounces) that people should strive to consume every day
67
02
The percentage of the adult population
in the United States who are overweight/obese.
3500
03
The number of calories it takes to
lose or gain a pound of fat
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Does apple cider vinegar burn fat?
I wanted to write about this topic because it seems like this claim is everywhere. I used to work for a nutritionist that would tell his clients to do this. When I googled that question, several different websites came up. When I typed this into the National Clinical Biotechnology Information
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What is bromated flour?
You may or may not have heard of bromated flour. Flour that is bromated is flour that contains potassium bromate, which is commonly used in commercial bakeries to strengthen the dough and promote its rising.1 Bromate, when applied within the prescribed limits (15-30ppm), is completely used up during the baking
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What’s the difference between enrichment and fortification?
What is the difference between enrichment and fortification? Enrichment is the addition of nutrients to a food that were lost during processing to the same or a higher level than originally present. Fortification is the addition of nutrients to foods that weren’t present originally. Read More
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