Nutrition Archives

What Are the Dangers of Erythritol?

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other sugar alcohols are sorbitol and xylitol. Because they are all natural, the FDA does not consider them to be food additives. Other artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharine are made from chemicals in a laboratory. … Read More

How to Get Caffeine Out of Your System

Mar 29, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

According to the National Library of Medicine, caffeine is the number one stimulant used by people around the World. A little caffeine can make you more alert and less tired. Too much caffeine can make you irritable and shaky. Although coffee is the main source of too much caffeine, a … Read More

Frozen Meals

Nov 15, 2022 · Heidi McIndoo · Heart Health

TV dinners, frozen meals, whatever you want to call them, they can be a life saver when you only have mere minutes to prepare and eat dinner. They are also quite convenient to bring to work as a lunch option for those in offices with mini kitchens. Historically, TV dinners … Read More

What Are Super Greens Powder Drinks?

Sep 21, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Greens powders have long been a fixture on supplement shelves. With a little help from social media, their popularity has exploded. The market for greens powders is estimated to reach nearly $400 million in the US—that’s double its value since 2018! A lot of us are giving them a try, … Read More

What Are Macronutrients & How to Count Macros For Your Health Goals

Sep 21, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Counting macros is a common phrase in the gym and among athletes. It’s more fine-tuned than simply counting calories among those who want to lose weight or gain muscle, but counting macros still means counting calories. The difference is a focus on the quality of foods eaten, rather than just … Read More

Health Benefits of Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds

Sep 19, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Pumpkins mark the fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has quite a following! It’s boosted pumpkin’s pizazz beyond pies and lattes to hummus, pasta, and even facial scrub. The most popular winter squash—pumpkin and pumpkin seeds—has a … Read More

What Do Antioxidant Supplements Do (And Should I Be Taking Them)?

Jun 1, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

To understand what antioxidants do, you have to start with a little molecule called a free radical. Free radicals are naturally made in your body when your cells make energy from foods you eat and when you use energy during exercise. Free radicals can also occur when your cells are … Read More

What is Selenium and Its Benefits?

May 17, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Selenium may have caught your attention, as it’s one among many supplements that has been studied for its potential to treat a variety of conditions ranging from asthma and dandruff to infertility. While it’s true that our bodies need this essential to function properly, it takes very little to do … Read More

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

May 12, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

We live in a diet culture, one in which we are constantly exposed to the “next best way to weight loss.” If you’ve toyed with trying one of these trends on for size—Keto, Vegetarian, Atkins, Whole30—or if you’re the type who just dives right in, you likely already know that … Read More

What Are Sulfites and Are They Bad for You?

Feb 15, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

Sulfites are commonly blamed as the culprit behind wine-drinking headaches. While that hasn’t been confirmed, sulfites can be the cause of some other serious problems. These food additives have long been used to preserve freshness and are ingredients in many foods, beverages, cosmetics, and medications. They also occur naturally in … Read More

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