Nutrition Archives

How to Avoid Salt

Nov 7, 2019 · Jim Black · Nutrition

Nine out of 10 Americans still consume more sodium than the currently recommended limits, according to a 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Excess sodium consumption was found to be a particular problem among men, 98 percent of whom consumed too much sodium compared with 80 … Read More

The MIND Diet: Easy-to-Follow Eating Plan Contributes to a Healthier Brain

Nov 5, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Looking for a diet that might help you preserve your brain function as you get older? You might consider the so-called MIND diet. "MIND" stands for "Mediterranean-DASH-diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay." Scientists developed it by combining features from those healthy dietary patterns—the Mediterranean-style diet and DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to … Read More

Cod Liver Oil Benefits and Risks

Oct 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

It used to be fairly common for everyone in the family to drink a spoonful of cod liver oil daily. But what are cod liver oil benefits? And what are its risks? Nutrients in cod liver oil Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, including cod, is one of the major food sources … Read More

Do You Have Chronic Dehydration?

Oct 30, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

Water is one of the health essentials you probably don’t think about much, but chronic dehydration can have significant impact on your well-being. Furthermore, we wouldn’t survive long without it. Water makes up about three-quarters of our body weight; we obtain it via the fluids we drink (obviously!), and from … Read More

Processed Foods: 5 Reasons to Avoid Them

Oct 22, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

As technology advances, the world continues to search for ways to make life just a little more convenient for the next generation. And over the past century, food has been at the center of this mission. From canned and frozen foods in the 1920s to frozen pizzas in the 1980s, … Read More

Potassium Deficiency? 10 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough

Oct 21, 2019 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Potassium deficiency is the result of hypokalemia—the medical term for blood serum potassium levels that are below normal. Normal blood potassium levels are typically between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). A potassium level that is very low (less than 2.5 mmol/L) can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical … Read More

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Signs and Symptoms of Parasites in Humans

Oct 21, 2019 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Microorganisms feeding on our bodies outnumber our cells by 10 to 1. A typical person carries as many as six pounds of microbes, all living in a delicate, symbiotic balance amongst each other. These microbes can cause either a beneficial or a harmful effect. Most assuredly, an imbalanced overgrowth of … Read More

Is Hydroxycut Safe?

Oct 8, 2019 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Hydroxycut is a popular line of weight loss supplements that has received a fair share of attention by the FDA over the last ten years due to safety concerns. Although Hydroxycut ingredients have changed over the years as a result of safety issues, adverse health outcomes linked to the newest … Read More

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Choose Cholesterol-Friendly Foods

Oct 3, 2019 · Jim Black · Nutrition

There are several reasons why certain foods are good for your cholesterol and your heart health. Some have direct effects on reducing LDL and/or triglycerides. Others are more filling and, if they’re low in calories, will help with weight loss. Plus, by filling up on these healthier options, you’re not … Read More

Tryptophan Foods and Tryptophan Supplements: How They Help Your Health

Oct 2, 2019 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is a precursor to the brain neurotransmitter serotonin. A diet that's deficient in tryptophan reduces serotonin production in the brain and can lead to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, poor cognition, and other brain conditions. On the contrary, research shows that eating a … Read More

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