Nutrition Archives

Debunking Dietary Deceptions: Do Carbs Actually Make You Fat?

Mar 24, 2025 · Carrie Dennett · Nutrition

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim that carbs make us “fat.” But is that actually true? A closer look at nutrition suggests that the devil is in the details. Added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and white flour are processed forms of … Read More

Ask the EN Experts April 2025

Mar 24, 2025 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in supporting your immune system, yet many Americans don’t get enough of it. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D helps regulate immune function, reducing the risk of infections and chronic diseases. One of its primary roles is activating immune cells, such as T … Read More

Nutrient-Dense Foods to Add to Your Diet

Mar 24, 2025 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Eating a variety of foods fuels your body with nutrients important for health. Nutrient-dense foods can help by providing a high amount per calorie of vitamins, minerals, and other health-protective compounds. By contrast, highly processed “junk” or “empty calorie” foods provide a lot of calories without much nutritional value that … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Milk Thistle

Mar 24, 2025 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb native to Mediterranean regions and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Its active ingredient, silymarin, is a group of flavonoids known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, milk thistle supplements are popular for supporting liver health, among other potential … Read More

Review of the Science: Vitamin B12

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Vitamin B12 is a crucial micronutrient that supports many essential bodily functions. This water-soluble vitamin plays a key role in maintaining and supporting nerve health, producing DNA, and forming red blood cells. Understanding and recognizing the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can provide critical information which may be vital to … Read More

Supermarket Asian Cuisine

Mar 24, 2025 · Heidi McIndoo · Nutrition

One of the fun things about Asian food is when you’re with friends and everyone gets to sample a little of everything. But you don’t always have the time, or budget, for such a smorgasbord. Fortunately, Asian food at the supermarket has come a long way since the canned chicken … Read More

What Exactly Is Metabolic Syndrome and Could I Have it?

Mar 24, 2025 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

Most of us are familiar with individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking. But did you know that if you have three or more of the following conditions—abdominal obesity (fat around the middle); high blood pressure; high levels of fats in your blood … Read More

Can Vegetarians and Vegans Get Enough Protein in Their Diet?

Mar 24, 2025 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

One of the most common concerns about vegetarian and vegan diets is whether they provide enough protein. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and maintaining overall health. While animal products are rich sources of protein, vegetarians and vegans can meet their protein needs through … Read More

Papaya Perks!

Mar 24, 2025 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

The Folklore. The popular tropical treat papaya is native to the warm, humid regions of southern Mexico and Central America. Ancient Mayans, who ate the fruit and used it medicinally for skin problems and other issues, called the papaya tree the “tree of life.” This sweet fruit is ripe with … Read More

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Research Round Up April 2025

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

• Sugar Source Impacts Health. Associations between added sugars and cardiovascular diseases vary by disease and the source of sugar, according to a study of nearly 70,000 Swedish adults.Researchers categorized added sugars into three groups: toppings (like honey), sweetened beverages (like soda), and treats (like ice cream or pastries). Intake … Read More

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