Good nutrition not only controls glucose levels but also keeps you energetic. Here are the essential nutrients that should be part of your daily diet for diabetes. Your eating habits have a significant impact on your overall health, especially on managing your blood sugar levels. For example, following a high-potassium diet may increase heart risk… Read More »
It’s been five years since nutritional scientist Kevin Hall made a surprising discovery that changed the way we view ultra-processed foods. Hall put 20 people, 10 women and 10 men, in a tightly controlled metabolic ward at the National Institutes of Health and monitored what they ate for a month. Half the time, study subjects… Read More »
Nutritious plant-based diets that highlight foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains have been linked to a reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, and other types of cardiovascular disease. [1] But if plant-based foods are overly processed, they may do more harm than good to heart health. Excessive consumption of plant-based ultra-processed foods,… Read More »
Nutmeg (myristica scents) It’s a familiar, fragrant holiday spice that can be purchased both ground and whole. It is also used in cosmetics and sold as coconut oil and essential oil. Despite its name, nutmeg is not a nut. It is obtained by grinding spice seeds. myristica scentsNative evergreen tree of Indonesia. Traditionally, coconut has… Read More »
Isotopic studies show that people in ancient Syria ate mostly grains, grapes, olives, and small amounts of milk and meat. If this sounds familiar, it is actually the “Mediterranean diet” recommended by many scientists today. And it’s widely thought to be one of the healthiest diets we have. (a) Map of the Eastern Mediterranean showing… Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to prepackaged foods sold in the United States: requiring the front of packages to display important nutritional information in addition to the nutrition label on the back. Designed to quickly communicate to busy consumers the health implications of the foods and beverages they’re considering… Read More »
June 13, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey (1,500 Canadian adults between February 29 and March 6, 2024) earlier this year to investigate health perceptions among Canadians. The findings from this study underscore the impact of cultural trends and advances in scientific knowledge that are often reflected in national guidelines. However, they also show… Read More »
Individuals using anti-obesity medications often experience decreased appetite and reduced food intake, making diet quality important. A new review offers clinicians evidence-based nutrition guidelines that highlight the “5A Model” for effective patient communication and management. Nutritional recommendations include personalized calorie needs, high protein intake, and balanced macronutrients, with ongoing monitoring to manage potential nutrient deficiencies… Read More »
There is nothing at the farmers market unless you get sick from shopping there. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people in the United States become ill from foodborne illnesses each year, sending 128,000 people to the hospital and 3,000 people dying. Food poisoning is more common during… Read More »
Any trip to the beach wouldn’t be complete without the basics: towels, sunscreen, and of course, snacks. “Portable, on-the-go snacks are essential in the summer months, but it’s important to pack snacks with temperature needs in mind,” says Chicago-based author Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN. Total Body Diet for Beginners. “Snacks like tuna and mayonnaise sandwiches,… Read More »