Nutrition Archives

U.S. Food Waste is High

Jul 18, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Americans toss away almost 150,000 tons of food a day, about 30 percent of what the average person eats daily, researchers say. Of the 22 food groups studied between 2007 and 2014, fruits, vegetables, and mixed fruit and vegetable dishes were wasted most (39 percent of total waste), followed by … Read More

Live Longer Eating the Blue Zones Way

Jul 16, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

If you’re striving to reach 100 years of age while still in good health, you may want to take a lesson from the inhabitants of Blue Zones—five regions around the world with a high density of centenarians who enjoy low rates of chronic diseases. Blue Zones were identified by National … Read More

What You Need to Know About Phytic Acid Foods

Jul 16, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Phytic acid is an antioxidant placed in seeds, nuts, and grains as a defense mechanism to repel predators so that they can grow to full maturity. Examples of phytic acid foods are maize, millet, sorghum, wheat, cereals, legumes, seeds, and nuts.[1] When people eat phytic acid foods, it prevents the … Read More

Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables: Eat Your Brassicas!

Jul 16, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Want vegetables packed with nutrients? Look no further than the brassica family. Cruciferous vegetables, which include things like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, and even rutabaga, are some of the most nutrient-rich powerhouses you can feed your body. These delicious and nutritious veggies should hold a permanent, starring role on … Read More

Best Tea for Your Health? Think Green

Jul 14, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Nutrition

Regular tea-drinkers get more from their brew than a relaxing daily ritual and a hit of caffeine to spark the brain. Tea is laced with chemical compounds (phytochemicals) with well-documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. For overall benefit and supporting science, the best tea to drink is the green variety, although … Read More

Most Filling Foods To Prevent Hunger: How to Satisfy Those Hunger Pangs

Jul 13, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight goal can be a constant struggle, particularly if you're hungry all the time or experiencing hunger pangs even after meals. You may feel constant cravings for sweets between meals or for your favorite junk foods in the afternoon and late at night. First step … Read More

Green Tea Health Benefits: Lose Weight, Prevent Cancer, Fight Depression, and More

Jul 12, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Green tea health benefits have been known for thousands of years, at least since 1211 when the Japanese Zen priest, Yeisai, published the book Tea and Health Promotion, in which he described green tea’s medicinal eﬀects. Discovered in China about 5,000 years ago, green tea was then brought to Japan … Read More

Farmed Salmon: Everything You Need to Know

Jul 10, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

Chances are that whenever you read a magazine or website article about healthy eating plans, it will include a recommendation to eat more fish. Nutritional guidelines urge us to consume at least two to three servings of fish per week. Fatty fish is particularly beneficial for your health: rich in … Read More

When Can Babies Eat Peanut Butter? New Study Says the Earlier the Better

Jul 9, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

A peanut allergy is more than just a nuisance; an allergic reaction to peanuts can be extremely dangerous. Families with children who have peanut allergies know the burden of protecting their kid from peanut exposure at school, at friends’ homes, and in public spaces. And with peanut allergies becoming more … Read More

Is Frozen Yogurt Healthy?

Jul 6, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Since the 1970s, frozen yogurt—“froyo,” as it's known—has been a popular alternative to traditional ice cream because it typically contains less fat and fewer calories. If you look closely at the nutritional content of some of the most loved brands, however, you’ll find that frozen yogurt can be high in … Read More

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