Nutrition Archives

Don’t Let a BMI Score Weigh You Down

Jan 31, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

When you go to the doctor’s office, chances are you’ll have to submit to height and weight measurements, which are then calculated to determine your BMI. BMI is the acronym for Body Mass Index, and it’s the current standard for determining if your weight is appropriate for your health. A … Read More

Food-Borne Illness: How to Protect Your Family

Jan 25, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

We hear about food recalls in the media all the time. They are definitely worth paying attention to, and they are more serious than we might realize. Being affected by contaminated food is certainly not fun, and sadly, it affects a large number of people across the globe. The Centers … Read More

5 New Reasons to Love Spicy Foods

Jan 22, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

When you have the option, do you always choose mild over spicy foods? When your waiter asks, “how hot would you like that?” do you order one star out of five? If so, it may be time to dial up your spice level. These mouth-burning foods are worth getting used … Read More

3 Top Detox Soup Recipes to Promote Alkalinity

Jan 18, 2018 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The contemporary Western diet, heavy in meats and grains, is highly acidic. Many of us are now walking around in a state of chronic, low-grade "acidosis." This long-term acidic load takes a toll on our health. Fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, generally promote alkalinity. Some vegetables are especially … Read More

Foods High in Magnesium, the “Miracle Mineral”

Jan 17, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Could magnesium be the mineral of the millennia? Magnesium is one of the most important—but, arguably, most neglected—minerals. Make sure your diet includes foods high in magnesium: It plays a key role in nearly every bodily process. In fact, your body wouldn’t be able to function without it. Most magnesium … Read More

Meal Replacement Shakes: Are They Right for You?

Jan 10, 2018 · Kate Eldredge · Nutrition

What are meal replacement shakes? It's exactly what it sounds like: a shake that is intended to replace an entire meal. Instead of eating a regular meal, you drink a shake. These shakes can be either premade or mixed up at home with ingredients of your choice. Shakes are convenient in that … Read More

7 Health Benefits of Bananas

Jan 5, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

Apples aren’t the only fruit with the power to keep doctors away—eating a banana a day is a delicious way to boost your energy and get essential vitamins and minerals. In fact, there are more health benefits of bananas than you probably realize. Before we get into what bananas offer, … Read More

To Increase Appetite, Go Back to the Basics: Family and Nutrition

Jan 4, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

The tools available to increase appetite in older adults are not set in stone. Adults battle myriad physical and mental issues that make eating a low priority. Not eating is dangerous, though, because a lack of needed nutrients hastens death. According to eatingdisorderhope.com, 78 percent of deaths from anorexia—a lack … Read More

Much Ado About Nitrates

Jan 3, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Nitrates: we hear this word a lot, but it’s pretty difficult to get a straight definition of what nitrates really are or even if they’re good or bad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that “nitrate is a compound that is formed naturally when nitrogen combines with … Read More

High-Calorie Healthy Foods: 8 Choices for Optimizing Energy

Jan 3, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Not all healthy foods are created equal. Many are high in calories, which can be a good thing if you're one of those people who needs to gain a few extra pounds. If you have been advised by your health professional to gain weight for medical reasons, choose clean, you'll … Read More

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