Nutrition Archives

Maltitol: What You Should Know About This Common Sweetener

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

A lot of people want to decrease their sugar intake, and with good reason; too much sugar can increase your chances of dementia, contribute to osteoporosis, and more. But are artificial sweeteners, such as maltitol, the way to go? There are a multitude of alternatives to sugar, including stevia, agave, … Read More

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Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms: More than Just Headaches

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Do you have a caffeine addiction? It's not uncommon. As little as 100 milligrams of caffeine a day, the amount in about 12 ounces of coffee, can lead to symptoms of caffeine withdrawal — e.g., headaches and marked fatigue—when caffeine consumption is discontinued. Higher daily doses of caffeine (the average … Read More

Glycemic Index Chart: GI Ratings for Hundreds of Foods

Jun 22, 2020 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

The Glycemic Index (GI) chart shows how much and how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises your blood-sugar levels. The lower a food is on the GI, the lower the effect on your blood sugar. The standardized Glycemic Index ranges from 0 to 100. Zero-glycemic foods—those without carbohydrates—include items like meats, … Read More

News Bites: Lower Stroke Risk; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Brain Function; Coconut Oil

Jun 15, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

It’s Never too Late for Women to Lower Stroke Risk An analysis of data published recently in the journal Stroke found that certain lifestyle changes, even later in life, were associated with lower risk of stroke. Nearly 60,000 women, who were an average of 52 years old at the start … Read More

A Healthy, Easy Tomato Sauce Recipe

May 6, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Whether you have access tomatoes fresh from the garden, the grocery store, or even canned tomatoes, there is so much potential for this healthy, delicious ingredient. Tomatoes are a very versatile ingredient, but a favorite recipe that can be used for a multitude of dishes is tomato sauce. This easy … Read More

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Turmeric Side Effects and Usage Challenges: How to Get the Full Benefits (Part 2)

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

There is a long list of the benefits of turmeric (read more in Part 1). But while most of us may benefit from turmeric’s disease fighting qualities, taking a turmeric supplement isn’t that simple. There are minimal side effects of turmeric supplements, but one of the more common issues is absorption … Read More

What Are Whole Grains?

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

There are many reasons why a diet that includes whole grains benefits your health. Nowadays, you can find the label “whole grain” almost everywhere. This overused label can be confusing. Is it really a marker of a healthy product? How do you know which products actually contain true, healthy whole grains and … Read More

What Is Leptin? It May Be the Key to Unlocking Fat Loss

May 4, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Officially discovered in 1994, leptin is a hormone that has quickly become known as a central player in controlling body fat Soon after, pharmaceutical companies rushed to get leptin-like drugs to market, thinking they finally had the miracle weight loss pill that could end the obesity epidemic (and make them … Read More

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How to Reduce Salt

May 4, 2020 · Jim Black · Nutrition

Nine out of 10 Americans still consume more sodium than the currently recommended limits, according to a 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Excess sodium consumption was found to be a particular problem among men, 98 percent of whom consumed too much sodium compared with 80 … Read More

Are Plums Good for You? Why You Should Add This Fruit to Your Diet

May 4, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Plums and prunes are probably best known for their mild laxative properties, and they can be used for keeping digestion on track for mild constipation. But if you are wondering why plums are good for you, there is more than one answer. It turns out that this tasty fruit offers … Read More

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