Articles by Sydney Brackett, RD

Foods to Avoid While on Heparin

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Sydney Brackett, RD

Heparin is an anticoagulant medication. It is often prescribed for people with heart disease and those who have suffered heart attacks to keep the blood from clotting. Since vitamin K helps the blood to clot, it essentially has the opposite effect of Heparin.

Formula for Caloric Intake

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sydney Brackett, RD

There are several different formulas for determining estimated caloric needs. All are based on the principles of energy balance: Energy being used up or expended throughout the day should be equally consumed for weight maintenance.