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Can We Help Fight the Opioid Crisis with Nutrition Therapy?
The opioid crisis (as well as other substance abuse crises) presents a unique intervention opportunity for dietitians.
4 Tips for the Best Back-to-School Lunches
Elementary School Nutrition Presentations
Go for the Green Mediterranean Diet
Fast and Cheap School Lunches
We still need to feed our families and make the most of our meals...
Less Sugar Means Sweeter Dreams
I like to tell my clients that “sleep is good food.” It turns out that good food could mean better sleep too, while less nutritious options may have a negative impact on sleep health.
Fasting May Help You Lose Weight Quickly, But It Can Return Just As Fast
Let’s face it. Water is not a meal. While it may be tempting to fast for many days and drink nothing but water to lose weight, it’s unknown how long those pounds will stay away. Research from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that other metabolic perks including reduced blood pressure and improved cholesterol may also fade away once the fast ends…
Protein and Longevity- How Much is Enough?
Eating a nutritious diet is not only good for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, it may also delay the onset of aging. New rodent research from Japan suggests that modifying your protein intake can have an impact on both…
Functional Food Spotlight: Mushrooms
Mushrooms add flavor and texture to a variety of meals, but have you ever tried foods or beverages made with functional mushrooms? It’s estimated there are at least 12,000 different mushroom species in the world, with 2000 used in foods or as functional ingredients.
Fermented Foods for Brain Health
Previous studies have found a connection between diet and mental health. Foods like blueberries, salmon, and green leafy vegetables may protect you against dementia, and we also know that a diet containing lots of ultra-processed foods is linked with depression.
Americans Need Help with Heart Healthy Habits
While there are many factors that impact a person’s weight and risk for heart disease, it’s no surprise that a nutritious diet and exercise remain the leading strategies to manage both…
Chronic Stress Could Mean Constant Cravings
If you find yourself hunting for candy when you’ve had a stressful day, you’re not alone. Comfort food is a common go-to when we’re under pressure. Unfortunately, the combination of stress and high-calorie comfort food alters the brain and can lead you to eat too much. It may also increase cravings for sweet, highly palatable foods, which could lead to weight gain…
So Many Burgers – Which One to Choose?
Functional Ingredient Spotlight: Green Coffee Extract
Unroasted #coffee beans contain higher amounts of chlorogenic acid (CGA) — the #phytochemical in coffee that provides many of the health benefits — than roasted coffee.
Studies using CGA have found that it decreases fasting blood sugar, insulin levels, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol as well as reducing body weight and decreasing body fat.
So let’s talk about green coffee extract, a popular #functionalingredient…
Protect Your Brain Now. Hypertension in your 30s means worse brain health later
If you’ve got high blood pressure as a young adult, don’t wait to get it under control. A new UC Davis study finds that individuals in their 30s with hypertension have worse brain health in their mid-70s.
Earlier Meals Mean Better Blood Sugar Control
Choose More Blue Foods for Improved Health
The blue foods include fish, crustaceans (crabs, shrimp, krill, prawns, lobster), octopus, squid, mollusks (clams, cockles, sea snails, mussels, scallops), aquatic plants like water spinach or watercress, seaweed, and other aquatic animals such as sea cucumbers, sharks, and eels. There are over 2500 different types of blue foods that contain important nutrients for optimum health.
Defeating Depression Through Diet
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