Nutrition Archives

5 Aloe Vera Uses That Benefit Your Health

Dec 13, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

For thousands of years, humans have used the aloe vera plant in various ways—as a wound and burn dressing, as an embalming fluid, and as a beauty aid to help keep the skin soft. And in the U.S., the plant, which is thought to have originated in Egypt and the … Read More

Phosphorus Foods: Balance, as Always, Is the Key

Dec 13, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

The minerals you absorb from consuming a healthy diet are more important to your well-being than you might realize. Phosphorus, for example, is the second-most-plentiful mineral in your body, next to calcium. And what does phosphorus do for us? Approximately 85 percent of the body's phosphorus is in bones and … Read More

Farro Benefits: Here’s Why This Whole Grain Belongs in Your Diet

Dec 10, 2018 · Sharon Palmer, RDN · Nutrition

Farro benefits are nothing new: The venerable and nutritious wheat is said to have sustained the Romans as they conquered the world 7,000 years ago. Legend has it that Julius Caesar himself brought farro (triticum dicoccon) to Italy after invading Egypt in 30 B.C. Known as "the Pharoah’s wheat" because … Read More

4 Rhubarb Health Benefits

Dec 10, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

My family makes sure every year to have a large rhubarb crop in the garden for making rhubarb pie, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb sauce, and other delicious dishes. But not everyone knows that rhubarb is also one of the oldest and best-known Chinese herbal medicines. Certain species of this plant, like … Read More

Complete Nutrition: Vegetables Are Essential

Dec 10, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Vegetables have always had a reputation for boosting our health. Research continues to support the long-held standard that a vegetable-rich diet is a key part of any complete nutrition plan—and a winning approach to optimal health and disease protection. Research suggests that a vegetable-rich diet can lower your risk of … Read More

Acidic Foods Can Lead to Health Woes and Dental Problems

Dec 8, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Today’s popular eating plans—among them the ketogenic diet—often focus on reducing carbohydrates, limiting sugar intake, and eliminating processed foods. These diets are typically high in fat, so if you follow one, it’s important to understand the difference between healthy fats and those you should avoid. A diet low in carbohydrates … Read More

Antioxidant Foods: Here’s How to Fight Off Those “Free Radicals”

Dec 7, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Nutrition

Many of us are looking for ways to live a healthier life and reduce our risk of chronic illness. Can antioxidant foods help? First, it helps to know exactly what is meant by the often misunderstood term antioxidants—and, of course, it helps to know where we get antioxidants. In short, … Read More

Is Pasta Bad for You?

Dec 6, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Pasta is one of the most beloved comfort foods on the planet, and the leading market, perhaps not surprisingly, is the United States. The average American eats nearly 20 pounds of pasta every year—which amounts to 5.9 billion pounds of pasta consumed annually in the U.S. We prepare pasta in myriad … Read More

Baking Soda’s Health Benefits

Dec 3, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

You’ll find a little box of baking soda in almost every American pantry or freezer to offset odors. It’s well known among baking enthusiasts, too. How many of us have heard stories about baking soda’s versatility from our mothers and grandmothers? But baking soda can be used for a variety … Read More

What Are Healthy Fats?

Dec 2, 2018 · Sharon Palmer, RDN · Nutrition

“Fats”: It's not a four-letter word. Research has shown that with fats, it’s not the amount as much as the type that has the most significant impact on your health. In fact, eating foods that contain certain types of fats—healthy fats—is encouraged. So... what are healthy fats? Most people need … Read More

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