Nutrition Archives

Is Peanut Butter Good For You? How to Eat Peanut Butter in a Healthy Way

Feb 4, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Many of us can recall the excitement of opening our lunch box at school and discovering that Mom packed our favorite sandwich—peanut butter and jelly. That classic combination of creamy, sweet, and sometimes crunchy flavor is an American childhood favorite. And even if you’re no longer eating PB&J sandwiches for … Read More

Avocado Benefits: A Delicious and Nutritious Goldmine

Feb 4, 2019 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Are you still being fooled by avocado’s bad rap as a high-fat food? It’s time to let go of old assumptions and embrace the fact that rich, creamy avocado benefits your health in a dizzying array of ways. Move over apples! Avocado benefits include improving your cholesterol, lowering your risk … Read More

Is Hummus Healthy?

Jan 30, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

If you’re a fan of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine, you’re probably already familiar with the creamy deliciousness that is hummus. And even if you aren’t familiar with those cuisines, you’ve probably seen it served at parties or in restaurants and were somewhat curious about how it tastes and what … Read More

Junk Food Effects: Stay Away from These 6 Foods and Beverages

Jan 29, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Whether your goal is to lose weight or to improve your health as a result of a diabetes or heart disease diagnosis, you must begin with your diet. For complete nutrition, make sure your meal plan includes plenty of vegetables, fruit, lean protein, and whole grains. Unfortunately, however, we often … Read More

MCT Oil Benefits: How Medium-Chain Triglycerides Bolster Our Health

Jan 29, 2019 · Larry Canale · Nutrition

Are you getting MCT oil benefits? If you don’t quite know what MCT oils are, you likely won’t know the answer to that question. So let’s start with a primer on MCTs, a naturally occurring source of dietary fats especially abundant in coconut oil. MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a … Read More

Should You Try the Alkaline Diet?

Jan 28, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

If you're looking for just the right diet plan for your health, you might consider the alkaline diet. It's based on the theory that some popular foods—including meat, dairy products, eggs, grains, and processed foods—cause your body to produce more acid. The aim of the alkaline diet is to avoid foods … Read More

Healthy Snacks on the Go: How to Make Smart Convenience Store Food Choices

Jan 25, 2019 · Larry Canale · Nutrition

Eating on the run can be dangerous to your health—particularly when it comes to your heart. A few bad junk food choices—salty chips, a sugar-filled pastries, high-sodium beef jerky—can undo the strides you've been making with smart eating and exercising. Fortunately, convenience stores actually offer healthy snacks on the go. … Read More

Low-Carb Breads That Won’t Sabotage Your Diet

Jan 24, 2019 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

With the rise in popularity among low-carb diets, many people have been reducing the amount of carbohydrates in their meals. When done correctly and healthfully under the guidance of a health professional, following a low-carb diet can offer many health benefits, particularly for those with diabetes. However, it can be … Read More

Are Eggs Healthy?

Jan 23, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Whether they were scrambled, fried, boiled, poached, or beat into an omelet, chances are that you had eggs for breakfast this morning. They’re an easy, filling, and affordable way to start the day. And even if you don’t like their taste, eggs often are the main ingredient in some of … Read More

Butter vs. Margarine: Which Is Healthier?

Jan 21, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

Toast without butter is like macaroni without cheese—sad and incomplete. Same goes for popcorn, especially at the movie theater. For years, though, we’ve been told to cut butter from our diets. Those delectable, creamy French dishes a la Julia Child are frowned upon by nutrition experts and cardiologists. Now we’re … Read More

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