Category Archives: Nutrition

Honoring the Body and the Plate with Lifestyle Medicine

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, ao-button”},” renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350 }”> My nutrition education in medical school was condensed into a single, one-hour lecture examining the complexities of biochemical reactions in our blood and digestive systems. While it built an understanding of digestion, it did not prepare me to answer my patients’ regular questions about eating tailored to… Read More »

6 Health Benefits and Facts

You know how delicious, refreshing and hydrating coconut water can be after a tough workout. Things you might not know: Coconut in many forms can boost your health in surprising ways, and it’s super easy to use this delectable fruit to your advantage every day. According to the data of the United States Department of… Read More »

While one of the identical twins became vegan, the other did not. see what happens

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious, expert-supported nutritional lifestyle that will boost your lifelong health. CNN — A new study finds that healthy twins who followed a vegan diet for eight weeks had lower levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol, better blood sugar… Read More »

Japanese water therapy: Learn its benefits for glowing skin

Your body consists of 75 percent water, and your skin, the largest organ, is affected by any decrease in water levels. If it doesn’t get enough water, your skin becomes dry, flaky and lifeless. Wrinkles and age spots are more likely to appear on dry skin. In order for your skin to stay moisturized, you… Read More »

How Much Protein Do You Need as You Age?

Most people in the United States get plenty of protein every day. But experts say that’s no reason to stop paying attention to it. Protein is essential for every function in your body, such as building muscle, bone and collagen, digesting food or fighting infections, said Glenda Courtney-Martin, a nutritional scientist at the University of… Read More »

Modeling sustainable plant-based healthy eating for dietary transition in the United States.

In a recently published study Npj Vaccines Daily, researchers offered interesting perspectives on sustainable nutritional modeling and formulation in the transition from animal to plant-based nutrition (PBD). To work: Modeling sustainable healthy eating for the transition to plant-based diets in the United States.. Image Credit: RONEDIA/Shutterstock.com Background There are several different definitions of PBDs based… Read More »

The role of proper nutrition in the treatment of AIDS and HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to be global health problems affecting millions of people worldwide. While antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS, proper nutrition plays a crucial role in managing the disease and improving the quality of life of those living with the virus. This article explores… Read More »

Smartphone data reveals link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

How many fast-food joints do you encounter throughout the day and what does this have to do with your health? Too muchsays Abigail Horn, a leading scientist at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI). Horn led a multidisciplinary team that included researchers from three USC schools in Turkey (Viterbi School of Engineering; Dornsife College of Letters,… Read More »

Michigan State decathlete Ryan Talbot has a very special diet: Eat protein

Ryan Talbot is a Michigan State graduate student who also competes in the decathlon for the men’s track and field team. Talbot, like many other athletes, takes his diet seriously. But his approach may raise some eyebrows. “I only eat meat, eggs and butter,” Talbot said, “my daily eating habits are usually six eggs and… Read More »

Are you going to pass the potatoes or take a pass?

If you say “potato” and then say “healthy,” some people might think your ideas are sketchy. At best, potatoes are often viewed as a starchy vegetable, lacking the status of dietary rock stars like leafy greens or carrots. At their worst, taters are the basis for all kinds of salty, fatty snacks and are a… Read More »