Nutrition Archives

Are ADHD Medications for Kids Helpful or Harmful?

Jan 21, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication use spreads, so does the controversy surrounding it. The explosion of prescriptions for ADHD medications for kids may be due to several factors, such as enhanced marketing by pharmaceutical companies, the inclusion of milder cases in ADHD diagnoses, and the illegal purchasing of … Read More

Beware The Olive Oil Scam: How to Make Sure You Aren’t Paying a High Price for Fake Olive Oil

Jan 14, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Have you ever been told that to eat healthy, you must cook with extra-virgin olive oil? Since olive oil became so popular, I began to use it for much of my cooking – and until recently I felt very good about this choice. Using extra-virgin olive oil in your diet … Read More

Why Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? Thank the Bacteria in Your Gut

Jan 12, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Are you a chocolate lover, like me? I often find I can’t get through the day without at least a small bite of chocolate, whether it is a few chocolate-covered almonds or a square of 70% dark chocolate. While milk chocolate can be packed with sugar and calories, dark chocolate … Read More

How to Start Eating Healthy: The Benefits of Cooking at Home

Dec 30, 2014 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Growing up, my family always made dinner at home. While most nights I stick to that habit, I know I am not alone in having difficulty finding the motivation and time to make home-cooked meals every night. Ordering take-out, buying a pre-packaged dinner, or going out to eat is often … Read More

5 DIY Fresh Ginger Remedies You Can Make at Home

Dec 24, 2014 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

When it comes to taking advantage of the extraordinary health benefits of ginger, you have an incredible number of options, including many do-it-yourself home ginger remedies. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is not only a popular hot, pungent culinary spice; it’s also a medicinal plant that since antiquity has been widely used … Read More

Avoiding Adult Sibling Rivalry Might Help you Live a Happier, Healthier Life

Dec 23, 2014 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

I love the holidays because it is a chance for my entire family to be together under one roof again. One thing I look forward to most is having both of my brothers home. I grew up with two older brothers, and being much younger than them, I was lucky … Read More

25 Toxic Toys to Avoid

Dec 20, 2014 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Nutrition

It’s been several years since we first learned that a variety of toys contain dangerous toxins. But while media attention may have waned, the problem has not. Two recent reports have identified 25 toys that are tainted with toxins such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, phthalates, and mercury. Exposure … Read More

Why is Vitamin D Important? It Can Help You Live Longer

Dec 3, 2014 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Since the 1930s, vitamin D has been added to milk. Now it’s available in a wide variety of supplements to address one of the nation’s most common deficiencies. But why is vitamin D important? For one thing, it can help a wide variety of conditions: high blood pressure, depression, fatigue, … Read More

Low Vitamin D and Weight Gain

Nov 30, 2014 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

You’ve already heard about how the superstar nutrient vitamin D can help strengthen your bones as well as protect you from a host of cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and even more. Now you can add effective weight management to the growing list. Researchers found that women with low levels … Read More

What Causes Autism? Gut Health is Likely an Important Factor

Nov 24, 2014 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

With cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) becoming increasingly common, people want to know, what causes autism? The cause is likely multifaceted, involving both genetic factors and environmental ones, like exposure to toxins and diet. Accumulating evidence also shows that children with ASD have an altered composition of bacteria in … Read More

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