Nutrition

Where Does Poultry Fit In?

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry? What the Science Says. Birds like chicken or turkey provide high quality protein along with vitamins and minerals, including selenium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins B12, B6, niacin, thiamine, … Read More

Understanding Atherosclerosis

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome because atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, as well as other life-threatening conditions, including kidney failure. “Athero” What? Athero comes from a Greek … Read More

AI May Aid Nutrition-Related Communication

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
A study has found that the most recent version of the free-use artificial intelligence (AI) program, ChatGPT, was able to provide nutritional profiles, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, and calories for 222 foods in both Chinese and English. While the nutrition information ChatGPT provided was no different from nutritionists’ estimates for … Read More

Pomegranate Benefits

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q: What are some benefits of pomegranate juice? A: Pomegranate juice benefits include lowering blood pressure and improving your heart health. Also, you don’t have to guzzle glasses of grape or vegetable juice with high amounts of sugar to lower blood pressure when small portions of pomegranate juice benefits will … Read More

Food Supplements: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Americans love dietary supplements—in fact, more than half of American adults take at least one supplement per day—and now this love has grown to include “food supplements”—foods enhanced with extra vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, or probiotics. A food supplement is a type of “functional food,” which offers health benefits beyond … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Kava

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Overview. Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific. The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or it can be dried and incorporated into dietary supplement form. Kava may also be called … Read More

Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Yogurt is so much more than it once was. These days there’s fat-free, low-fat, and whole milk varieties as well as yogurt alternatives made from soy, cashew-, almond-, and coconut-milk. Choose drinkable yogurts when you are on the go. Most of these choices are loaded with nutritional benefits—think protein and … Read More

Health Benefits of Supplemental Collagen

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
Collagen is a natural protein in the body and in animal-based foods, but it lacks the essential amino acid tryptophan, making it an incomplete protein. However, incorporating it into a balanced diet can be beneficial for joint health, bone and muscle mass, and heart health. Let’s explore its health benefits … Read More

There’s Something About Sauerkraut

Feb 27, 2024 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. “Sauerkraut” is simply the German word for sour cabbage. Although sauerkraut is considered to be a national dish of Germany, and has been a staple of the German diet since the 1600s, it didn’t originate in Germany. It is believed to have originated in China and was then … Read More

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