Nutrition Archives

Celebrate in Moderation to Minimize Seasonal Weight Gain

Nov 25, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Nutrition

During the winter, holiday food splurges, longer periods of darkness, and being more sedentary because of weather conditions all contribute to the body’s tendency to hang on to more calories than are normally burned off in spring and summer. Women, particularly those over 50, may experience more pronounced seasonal weight … Read More

Don’t Let Winter Weigh You Down

Nov 25, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Nutrition

Every year around this time, many women find themselves struggling with winter weight gain. Between holiday feasts, fewer opportunities to get outside to exercise, and the effects of seasonal affective disorder—a type of depression that affects four times as many women as men and often triggers cravings for carbs and … Read More

Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

Nov 25, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this January? Rather than focusing on adding or removing foods from your diet, try thinking in terms of shifts or swaps. Which less desirable foods could be replaced by healthier choices you enjoy? Here are some … Read More

Newsbites: Feelings of well-being and cardiovascular disease; “body roundness;” ultraprocessed foods and bone health

Nov 25, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Feelings of Well-Being Associated with Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, so finding ways to lower risk is essential. A team of researchers found that greater feelings of well-being are associated with lower risk for CVD. The researchers … Read More

Create Healthy and Heartfelt Food Gifts

Nov 25, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

Do-it-yourself food gifts are unique expressions of warmth and connection with a personal touch. When crafted with health in mind, they become even more meaningful, offering both nourishment and joy. Perfect for a festive gathering, heartfelt thank-you, or a simple gesture of kindness, healthy, homemade food gifts, like dry soup … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Choosing Among Different Kinds of Water

Nov 25, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Nutrition

How do seltzer, “vitamin water,” and mineral water compare to plain water? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, executive editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “The short answer to your question is this: it doesn’t matter which type of water you drink, as long as it doesn’t have added … Read More

Ask the Experts: How to Ease Stress Incontinence with Kegel Exercises; Margarine and Trans Fat

Nov 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

In the last few years, I have been experiencing slight urine leakage when I laugh or cough. I have been told that Kegel exercises may help. What are they and how does one do them? What you are describing sounds like stress incontinence. Any time you laugh, cough, or sneeze, … Read More

Make Your Holiday Meal Tasty, Healthy, and Eco-Friendly

Nov 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also be a time of excess (and waste). However, with a bit of planning, it’s possible to create a delicious, healthy holiday meal that’s also kind to the environment. Read on learn some of EN’s favorite tips. 1. Choose … Read More

Salmon Inquiry

Nov 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Q: What is the liquid that is found in canned salmon? A: Most canned salmon contains only one ingredient: salmon. The liquid you see in the can is likely juice from the fish itself.Canned salmon is cooked after it’s canned, so the natural juices of the fish that come out … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Colloidal Silver

Nov 25, 2024 · Maria Stewart · Nutrition

Overview. Colloidal silver is a form of silver that is suspended in liquid. This is a common form of silver supplement. Colloidal silver may also be called silver nanoparticles. While there is no dietary requirement for silver, and the body can function completely normally without silver, some marketing claims suggest … Read More

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