Nutrition Archives

Are Walnuts Good For You?

Aug 14, 2018 · Chelsea Clark · Nutrition

We recently shared with you how adding nuts to your diet can help you live longer, prevent disease, and actually control weight, in contrast to the many claims that nuts are unhealthy, fatty indulgences. And it seems that the best nut of all might just be the walnut. So if … Read More

Could a Low Nickel Diet Improve Your Nickel Allergy Symptoms?

Aug 13, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Nickel allergies are not uncommon. One of the main causes for contact dermatitis, an itchy rash on the skin, is nickel exposure. Nickel is found in a variety of everyday items, from jewelry and piercings to zippers, cell phones, and coins. Some people are exposed to nickel through their occupation, … Read More

Natural Food Sources of Vitamin D

Aug 10, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Looking for worthy foods to give you the vitamin D your body needs? Consider these top sources, with a pair of recipes you'll want to add to your menu. Vitamin D in Fish While few foods naturally contain vitamin D, fish is the major exception. The exact amount of vitamin … Read More

Cauliflower Nutrition 101

Aug 10, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

For the common vegetable cauliflower nutrition and health benefits are sadly under-recognized and underappreciated. While its nutritional reputation may pale in comparison to that of broccoli and its other cruciferous cousins, cauliflower is actually a nutritional powerhouse. This low-calorie, low-carb, high-fiber food, much like the other cruciferous vegetables—broccoli, kale, Brussels … Read More

Non-Toxic Acne Care

Aug 10, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Acne vulgaris is characterized by skin lesions on the face, upper chest, and/or back involving blockage and/or inflammation of hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands. Acne has typically been regarded as a teenage condition, but it is now occurring in younger children and is becoming more prevalent in adults, … Read More

Top Pomegranate Health Benefits

Aug 6, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Winter produce can be a bit drab in comparison to the fresh blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and nectarines of summertime. But each winter, I eagerly wait for one of my favorite foods of all time to appear on grocery store shelves: pomegranates. I’ve always loved the task of removing the seeds … Read More

Is Dried Fruit Healthy? 9 Reasons to Eat Some Today!

Jul 26, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Nutrition

Dried fruit is to trail mix as chocolate chips are to cookies. One doesn’t taste as good without the other, but is dried fruit healthy? In a 2005 study comparing the quality of antioxidants in fresh versus dried fruits, scientists found that dried fruit wins hands down. “Compared with vitamins … Read More

Niacinamide, a Gentler Form of Niacin, Has Positive Benefits on Skin, Eyes, and More

Jul 26, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Niacinamide is usually recommended over niacin as a supplement to treat pellagra (vitamin B3 deficiency) because it avoids the common side effect of flushing associated with niacin. However, because B supplements can result in toxic levels, it’s wise to consult your doctor or a nutritionist before adding any type of … Read More

2 Major Benefits of Tea: Improvements in Cognition and Blood Pressure

Jul 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The benefits of tea, as studies continually illustrate, include positive effects on your brain as well as your blood pressure. Consider it an effective "plant food"—its multiple benefits can reduce the incidence of major diseases. Cognitive Benefits of Tea Studies support cognitive benefits of tea, especially green tea. All tea … Read More

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids—MUFA—Can Fight Belly Fat and Increase Longevity

Jul 20, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

We need fat in our diet. Fat gives us energy, facilitates the absorption of nutrients, helps keep us warm, and provides essential fatty acids. But there are good fats and bad fats. The good come from monounsaturated fatty acids, known by the acronym MUFA, and polyunsaturated fats, or PUFA. MUFA … Read More

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