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Boosting Immunity

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: How can I naturally boost my immune system to guard against colds and flu? A: A few simple lifestyle adjustments can strengthen your defenses and improve your overall health. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins provides essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin … Read More

A Guide to Good Choices

Dec 18, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Flip over any food or drink package and you’ll see a Nutrition Facts label. This helpful little chart is required to provide data on the per-serving content of calories and nutrients that are important to health (see image). “By revealing the content of key nutrients, the nutrition facts label can … Read More

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

Dec 18, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

In 2024, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and nutrition topics—from behavior change and physical activity to how to make dietary choices and changes that support your health and the health of the planet. Have you been paying attention? Give yourself one point for … Read More

Your Guide to a  Healthy “U.S.-Style”  Dietary Pattern

Dec 18, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Most people (and certainly those reading this newsletter) want to know what’s the best way to maintain their health. What to eat, what to limit or avoid, and how much to eat are key questions. It seems like there is always a new “diet” that promises to help us lose … Read More

Family Friendly Fish

Dec 18, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: I’ve taken your advice to heart and want my family to eat more fish. Can you suggest a family friendly recipe? A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of this newsletter, answers: “Fish and seafood are part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern. There are many varieties of fish … Read More

Quiz Answers

Dec 18, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

1. d (All of the above). The most common heart attack symptom in both women and men is discomfort in the center of the chest. Symptoms can also include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath may occur with or … Read More

Ask the Experts: Testosterone Therapy Safety; Stress Test; Safely Grilling Meat and Fish

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Are testosterone-boosting drugs safe? I’ve seen mixed reports on this. There have been questions over the safety of supplementing testosterone, with some older research indicated that doing so might increase cardiovascular risk. A Cleveland Clinic-led study reported in July 2023 lays some of these concerns to rest but raises others. … Read More

Health-Promoting Reasons to Visit the Mediterranean

Dec 18, 2024 · Lori Zanteson · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) is one of the most researched, well-known, and recommended dietary patterns worldwide. Consistently earning top rankings among diets, the Med Diet has become synonymous with healthy eating. The emphasis on eating mostly whole, nutrient-dense, primarily plant-based foods and limiting processed and refined foods, which tend … Read More

Negative Calories

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: Can foods have negative calories? A: The concept of “negative calorie” foods suggests that certain foods require more energy to digest than they provide, resulting in a net calorie loss. While this idea is appealing for weight loss, it’s a bit of a myth. Certain low-calorie foods, such as … Read More

Benefits of Kefir?

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: What is kefir and does it provide any health benefits? A: Kefir is a fermented dairy drink made by adding kefir grains—cultures of yeast and lactic acid bacteria—to milk. These grains ferment the milk, resulting in a tangy, slightly fizzy beverage with a texture similar to yogurt. Kefir can … Read More