Nutrition Archives

What Foods Have Gluten?

Dec 19, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

For anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, it is important to learn what foods have gluten and to avoid all foods that contain it. Even small amounts of gluten for people with these conditions can cause damage to the body and lead to health problems, sometimes without causing any … Read More

Our 10 Most Popular Weight Loss Tips

Dec 19, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

If you’re ready to look better and feel better by reaching a healthy weight, take a multifaceted approach for the best results. Weight loss tips – #1 Assess your current symptoms. Before you begin any weight loss program, it’s important to take note of the symptoms you are currently experiencing. Sometimes, … Read More

The Health Benefits of Red Wine: Scientific Evidence is Compelling

Dec 19, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Numerous health benefits of red wine are associated with light-to-moderate consumption, which means 1-2 glasses a day for men and ½ -1 glass a day for women. When consumed in these amounts, the health benefits of red wine include lowering your risk for serious chronic diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, … Read More

High-Fiber Diet: Good for the Gut, Good for Your Overall Health

Dec 18, 2017 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Nutrition

Everyone knows that we need proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, but we often forget about fiber in the healthy eating equation. Fiber occurs naturally in foods that come from plants. Interestingly, we don’t actually digest fiber, yet it has been shown to be extremely beneficial for gut health. At … Read More

Soy and Soy Milk: Is it Really All Doom and Gloom?

Dec 18, 2017 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

The soybean is an annual legume within the pea family. It contains edible seeds that are a rich source of complete protein (complete protein contains all the essential amino acids our body requires for good health). In the United States, the majority of soybean crops are genetically modified for resistance against … Read More

Vegetarian vs. Vegan Diets

Dec 15, 2017 · Sharon Palmer, RDN · Nutrition

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity, as people look to gain health and environmental benefits. According to the Vegetarian Resource Group, 3.3 percent of the population is vegetarian, and about half of those are vegan. Younger adults (18 to 34 years old) have the highest rate of vegetarianism (5.3 percent), … Read More

Healthy Snacks: Plan Ahead to Keep Your Hunger at Bay

Dec 15, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

When you’re trying to eat healthfully, don’t overlook your snack selections. Healthy snacks can help tide you over until the next meal while also helping you to fulfill some of your daily nutrient needs. However, eating snacks that are high in calories and low in nutrients can derail an otherwise … Read More

DMSA Chelation Therapy for Autism

Dec 15, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

More and more autism researchers are concluding that autism may result from a combination of genetic susceptibility and exposure to environmental toxins, such as heavy metals, at critical periods during brain development. As we saw in part 1, there is growing evidence that detoxification systems are impaired in autistic children and … Read More

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: Effective Strategy—or Passing Fad?

Dec 15, 2017 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Adult obesity rates in the U.S. range between 30 and 35 percent, according to the State of Obesity, a project of the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. With the weight-loss industry trying to take their bite out of this epidemic, we constantly hear about “magic” diet … Read More

Juicing Recipes: A Tasty Way to Get Your Fill of Fruits and Vegetables

Dec 12, 2017 · Lisa Cantkier · Nutrition

Juicing is a trendy way to prepare delicious blends of fruits and/or vegetables, but remember it's a process that extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables—which technically makes it processed food. On the plus side, juicing recipes will leave you with most of the vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals … Read More

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