Nutrition Archives

Gingivitis Home Treatment: Top DIY Strategies

Apr 3, 2018 · Chelsea Clark · Nutrition

A common form of gum disease, gingivitis occurs when a buildup of bacteria causes irritation and inflammation in the gums. Gingivitis can cause bad breath, gum bleeding, or changes in color of the gums. It is often a mild condition, but it can lead to serious diseases of the oral … Read More

Is Food Coloring Safe? 4 Reasons to Avoid Artificially Colored Treats This Easter

Mar 30, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Pink, blue, yellow, green, purple... these Easter tones are fun and festive for the springtime holiday. But this year, try keeping these colors restricted to cheerful decorations—and out of your family’s food. If you've ever wondered, “is food coloring safe?” you were right to be concerned. Artificial food dyes carry … Read More

3 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits: How to Have a Healthier Heart and Better Blood Sugar—and Lose Weight, Too

Mar 29, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Vinegar helps a variety of conditions, but one type stands above the rest. Apple cider vinegar, made from the natural sugars in apples, forms a cloudy accumulation of yeast and acetic acid bacteria called “the mother.” Many people believe that this rich source of probiotics is responsible for many of … Read More

At Last, Natural Dry Skin Remedies That Really Work

Mar 19, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Dry skin can be more than just a nuisance: this common condition can lead to intense itching, pain, scaling, and even accelerated skin aging. For many people, traditional moisturizers don’t even begin to offer relief. Skin researchers have determined that not all moisturizers have what it takes to treat dry … Read More

How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Do You Really Need?

Mar 16, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

It's a commonly asked question: How many servings of fruits and vegetables do we actually need to eat every day to live a healthier, longer life? Forget the traditional answer of around five servings a day. More recent research findings tell us we need at least seven portions of fruits … Read More

Time for a Spring Detox?

Mar 15, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

For many, spring feels like the perfect time to do a yearly cleanse, or detox. Indeed, cleansing, or "detoxing," has become a trendy way to lose weight through fasting or consuming juices, green smoothies, broths, or other concoctions. For most practitioners trained in naturopathic or integrative medicine, the words "detox" … Read More

A Healthy, Easy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Mar 9, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

I never thought that I was a tomato sauce person. That is, until this past summer. My mom’s garden is overflowing with tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors. My mom doesn’t really like fresh tomatoes, and neither do I. So when she ended up with more tomatoes than she … Read More

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Are Becoming More Mainstream

Mar 6, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

If you think you’ll be missing out on a host of nutrients if you eat vegetarian or vegan, think again: Vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful and nutritionally adequate if they are appropriately planned, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Studies show that vegetarians and vegans tend to … Read More

Is Coffee Bad for You—or a Potential Cancer-Fighting Tool?

Mar 3, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Coffee has certainly had its fair share of negative attention. Many people who drink coffee do so with the feeling that their habit is a guilty pleasure, one they should probably cut back on. But is coffee bad for you after all? Not so fast. We recently reported on how … Read More

Eating Disorders: Beware of Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating, Anorexia…

Mar 2, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Nutrition

Eating disorders are more prevalent in young adults, but they can develop later in life too. Compared to men, women are twice as likely to have an eating disorder. According to Danyale McCurdy-McKinnon, PhD, Clinical Psychology Director for the UCLA Fit for Healthy Weight Program, undereating, dieting, or just attempting … Read More

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