Nutrition

Hyper-Palatable Foods Linked to Overeating

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
Eating hyper-palatable foods (foods with a certain hard-to-resist combination of fat, salt, sugar and/or carbohydrates) is one of three factors associated with overeating, according to researchers. In the study, 2,733 meals from four different dietary patterns were rated on how energy density (calories), hyper-palatability, protein content, and how quickly meals … Read More

Ask the EN Experts June 2023

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
Researchers, scientists, medical professionals and everyday people are willing participants in the ongoing quest to live longer lives while maintaining good health for as long as possible. The evidence that has been gathered over time has shown us that there are many behaviors and practices that are linked to longer … Read More

A Refresher on Indoor Composting

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
Composting is one of the simplest and most impactful things we can do to cut food waste, and it’s a simple, affordable way to feed our plants. Before you toss aside the idea of composting at home due to space, climate, time, or know-how, it can be done—just bring it … Read More

Liquid Aminos

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
Q: What are “liquid aminos” and should I add them to my diet? A: Liquid aminos (referring to liquid “amino acids”) are culinary seasonings that have a look and a flavor similar to soy sauce and are made by treating soybeans with an acid solution to break them down into … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Moringa

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
Overview. Moringa supplements come from the plant Moringa oleifera, a plant with edible leaves, seeds, roots, bark, and sap. Moringa leaves are used in supplements that may be formed into capsules, tablets, or even consumed as tea. The phytochemicals in the moringa leaf provide an antioxidant effect that is associated … Read More

Restaurant Apps

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
By definition, appetizers are small portions of food eaten before a meal to stimulate one’s appetite. At restaurants, however, many have morphed into the size of meals themselves, in some cases, or a day’s worth of eating in others. And as with much restaurant food, the concerns revolve around the … Read More

How to Save Money at the Grocery Store

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
You may have noticed that a trip to the supermarket has finished with greater pain at the checkout. Though the cost of food had already been inching upwards in recent times, the COVID pandemic accelerated the rise in the price of many groceries, causing consumers to leave stores feeling a … Read More

The Pros (and Cons) of Vegetarian Diets

May 23, 2023 · · Nutrition
A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans says they follow a vegetarian diet. But vegetarianism isn’t a single diet. It can mean very different things to different people. For the strictest adherents—vegans—it means consuming no animal products whatsoever. For others, it means eating a mostly plant-based diet, … Read More

Coffee—Good or Bad?

May 12, 2023 · · Nutrition
According to the National Coffee Association, 62 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee every day. There is a lot of research on how coffee impacts our health. The majority of studies show health benefits, but some show negative health impacts. What’s a coffee drinker to do? Coffee and Health. “Coffee … Read More

Newsbites: Mental stress; calclium supplements and CVD; processed meats and blood pressure

May 12, 2023 · · Nutrition
Mental Stress Associated with Higher Risk for Cognitive Decline Perceived stress (defined as “a consequence of events or demands that exceed an individual’s professed ability to cope”) is associated with numerous negative health effects, including risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, sleep problems, indicators of accelerated aging, and weakening of … Read More

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