Nutrition Archives

Best Way to Lose Weight? 5 Small Steps Add Up to Big Results

Nov 23, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

If you’re overweight or obese, you probably don’t need to hear it, but weight loss is your key to better health. Carrying extra weight increases your risk of heart problems, diabetes, and joint pain and damage, and it has been linked with a higher incidence of breast cancer. So, what’s … Read More

Have a Healthy Thanksgiving: Pile These Bone-Building Foods on Your Plate

Nov 22, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

While celebrating with family and friends on Thanksgiving, you can be grateful that the food on your plate is also helping to boost your bone density. That’s right: here are some ideas for some healthy Thanksgiving sides and other feast favorites that contain a combination of significant bone-building nutrients, among … Read More

Is Coffee Bad for You? Actually, It Offers a Host of Health Benefits

Nov 22, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Is coffee bad for you? As you've likely seen in multiple health-related headlines over the years, coffee offers numerous health benefits, if you're drinking it in moderation. On the other hand, the "coffee health benefits" headlines you've seen have been accompanied by others that lead you to an opposite conclusion: … Read More

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Try This Perfect Holiday Dessert

Nov 21, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

Although the pumpkin is a very nutritious gourd that provides lots of protein, calcium, and zinc, pumpkin pie is another story. Between its buttered crust and the added cream and sugar, the beloved pumpkin pie can be an unhealthy fall dessert. Luckily, we have a healthy pumpkin pie recipe that has … Read More

Portion Control: 10 Tips to Keep from Overeating

Nov 21, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Typically, holidays are the most challenging times of the year to keep from stuffing ourselves: Think turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sticky buns—all the trimmings that make Thanksgiving special. Portion control often goes out the window. Some experts suggest using a smaller-sized portion-control plate or keeping your meat portion … Read More

Cranberries: The Healthy Holiday Antioxidant

Nov 21, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Every year, my grandma makes three cranberry dishes to serve alongside our Thanksgiving turkey: a pureed cranberry sauce, a whole-fruit sauce, and a cranberry relish. And the days following, the family enjoys turkey sandwiches with those cranberry leftovers as a special, once-a-year condiment. Cranberries are a common food to pile … Read More

Stevia: Get the Scoop on This Popular Alternative to Sugar

Nov 20, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Legions of people today are using sugar alternatives that have few or no calories to cut back on their sugar intake. One of the most popular alternative sweeteners on the market today is stevia. But what exactly is stevia? Where does it comes from, how sweet is it, and in … Read More

5 Healthy Comfort Foods: Make These Root Vegetables Part of the Mix

Nov 16, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

When we think of healthy comfort foods, we often think of warm roasts, stews, and other satisfying dishes—the types of foods that typically fill our tables as part of our Thanksgiving feasts. And what ingredients do many of these dishes share? Root vegetables, which happen to be jam-packed with healthy … Read More

Fruit Wash: Does It Work Better Than Plain Water?

Nov 16, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet means stocking up on fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, fresh produce often doesn’t come ready to eat. They must be thoroughly washed before cooking and/or eating them to protect you and your family from food poisoning. In fact, between 1998 and 2008, produce contributed to … Read More

Butternut Squash Benefits Include Heart and Eye Health

Nov 15, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be roasted, toasted, mashed, sautéed, and, most notably, pureed into soup. It's typically associated with the fall and winter seasons and its sweet taste makes it a wonderful, filling comfort food. In addition to its great taste and versatility, butternut … Read More

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