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Metabolic Rate: Why (and How) You Should Increase It

Dec 11, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Metabolic rate, or basal metabolic rate, is the energy—the number of calories—needed to perform basic body functions while the body is at rest. Chances are, your basal metabolic rate is a lot lower than you might guess. A calculator at www.calculator.net/bmr-calculator.html gives you a basal metabolic rate, using the Mifflin-St. Joer … Read More

PUFA: Are Polyunsaturated Fats Healthy?

Dec 11, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Saturated fat is bad. Trans fat is bad. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), dietitians often say, are “good fats.” Both come from plant sources, although PUFA also includes cold-water fish, shrimp, crab, lobster, and haddock. Despite the worthy sources of PUFA and MUFA, we still have … Read More

5 Worst Drinks for Your Body

Dec 11, 2017 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, watching what you drink is a must. To help you, we’ve created a list of five beverages that experts will tell you are the worst drinks for your body: 1. Sodas & Diet Sodas Sodas rank No. 1 … Read More

Calcium Deficiency Test: It Can Be a Heads-Up for These Risk Factors

Dec 4, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Although calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, we can fall short when it comes to getting enough of it in our daily diet. And because calcium affects the function of some of the most important parts of the body, such as bones and teeth, a calcium deficiency … Read More

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The ABCs of Vitamin Deficiency: Symptoms You Can Treat Yourself

Dec 4, 2017 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Nutrition

Vitamin A | Vitamin B | Vitamin C | Vitamin Deficiency Chart Vitamin deficiency symptoms are as varied as they are common. They’ve been linked to depression and anxiety, fatigue, cognitive decline, and much more. While vitamins, or micronutrients, are important for a well functioning body, Vitamins A, C, D, … Read More

Mind Over Matter: Does Biofeedback Work?

Nov 28, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

We are unaware of much of what our body does on a day-to-day basis. While we are conscious of picking up an object or saying hello to a friend, we don’t notice our heart beating or our muscles contracting to keep us standing upright. For many people, these unconscious body … Read More

Diuretic Foods Are All-Around Healthy Choices

Nov 28, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

A diuretic will cause the number on your bathroom scale to go down, but it’s a temporary weight reduction. Diuretics pull excess fluid—not fat—from your body. They help when you feel bloated during hormonal changes like premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This is why Midol Complete contains caffeine and has a mild … Read More

Is Beer Healthy For You? Local Craft Beer May Be a Nutritious Choice

Nov 21, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Wine has long been touted as a health-promoting beverage, but it is just not to everyone’s taste. So is beer healthy for you, too? When you drink the right kind, it certainly can be. Mass-produced beers can be low quality, have little nutritious value, and many even contain harmful additives … Read More

Chaga Benefits That Are Not Found in Any Other Herb

Nov 20, 2017 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Chaga is a type of mushroom that grows on birch trees in northern climates. It survives by extracting nutrients away from the birch tree and concentrating them into itself. The medicinal use of chaga was first documented over 4,600 years ago in Asia, and modern research is confirming its therapeutic … Read More

Can Gymnema Sylvestre Stop Sugar Cravings?

Nov 17, 2017 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Nutrition

If you struggle with a sweet tooth, you may have heard of the sugar-buster herb, gymnema sylvestre. This fascinating herb contains gymnemic acids which, when placed directly on your tongue, actually fill the sugar receptors in your taste buds, effectively blocking your ability to taste sweetness.[1] Furthermore, researchers believe they … Read More

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