Nutrition Archives

Is Milk Healthy?

Jan 18, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Is milk healthy? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is anything but simple. Milk is actually a controversial topic due to opinions that run the gamut from “milk is the best thing you can drink” to “milk is one of the worst drinks on the planet.” First, … Read More

Is Diet Soda Bad for You? 4 Reasons to Ease Up on Low-Calorie Colas

Jan 17, 2019 · Kate Eldredge · Nutrition

Most of us who drink diet soda do so to save on calories. However, just because diet soda doesn't have any calories doesn't mean it has positive nutritional value. So is diet soda bad for you? It can be. Here are four reasons why consuming large quantities on a regular … Read More

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Which Is Best for Your Health?

Jan 16, 2019 · Daniel Pendick · Nutrition

Nutrition experts stress the importance of overall “diet quality” as opposed to demonizing and avoiding particular foods or even entire food groups. "Quality" means that what you eat provides the energy and essential nutrients you need for an active, healthy life. All sources of protein, for example, are not created … Read More

Legumes: Boost Your Health with This Powerful Family of Foods

Jan 11, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

No matter where you live, what country you’re from, or what your economic status is, legumes most likely a play a significant role in your family’s daily diet. And no wonder—legumes are abundant, easy to find, economical, and, most importantly, very healthy. What’s not so well known is what the … Read More

Healthy Bread: Is There Such a Thing?

Jan 10, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

Freshly baked bread is pretty irresistible. The tantalizing smell, warm center, and crunchy crust can satisfy even the most serious of hunger pangs. Lately, though, the paleo patrol and gluten police have turned bread into a four-letter word. They talk about bread’s bad qualities (carbohydrates, calories, sugar, and salt, for … Read More

What Is Sprouted Grain Bread, and How Healthy Is It?

Jan 10, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

What do you call a breadless sandwich? Boring, that’s what. If you’re like us and you struggle to imagine a life without bread, don’t panic. We’ve found a healthy option to help satisfy that carb craving—sprouted grain bread. High in good things like fiber and nutrients and free from bad … Read More

Zero-Calorie Foods? Nice Thought, But…

Jan 8, 2019 · Larry Canale · Nutrition

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could sit down to a hot fudge sundae with zero calories? Or chow down on guilty pleasures like cookies, chips, and bread without adding any calories? The concept of “zero-calorie foods” is a fantasy, although there are certainly low-calorie foods that can help you … Read More

Alternative Sources of Calcium: 7 Reliable Food Types

Dec 27, 2018 · Aliza Lifshitz, MD · Nutrition

Calcium is an important nutrient for healthy bones, heart, muscles, and nerves. It helps blood vessels expand and contract, it helps glands secrete hormones and enzymes, and it’s important for muscle contraction. Your body needs calcium to perform these and other vital functions, so if you don’t get enough in … Read More

Is Sushi Healthy?

Dec 21, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Since the 1970s, America’s love affair with sushi has grown. With its simple combination of vinegar-flavored rice, fish, and vegetables, sushi has gone from being a trendy dish mainly found on the West Coast to a regular part of American cuisine. You’ll find it everywhere, from fancy restaurants to simple … Read More

3 Simple Tips to Prevent Weight Gain During the Holidays

Dec 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

While the holiday season is typically a joyful time of year, it's also full of enticements—cookies, candies, pies, and cakes. So it’s no surprise that the No. 1 New Year’s resolution involves losing weight. By the time the holidays are over, many people are left with deep feelings of guilt. One … Read More

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