Nutrition

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

Delicious, Nutritious Mexican Food

Apr 25, 2023 · · Nutrition
Mexican food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the U.S. Fortunately, most Mexican cuisine is inherently healthy and nutritious. Let’s dig into the best ways to enjoy healthy, delicious, authentic Mexican food. History. Mexican food traces back more than 2,000 years, with roots in Mesoamerican cuisine, influenced strongly by … Read More

NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?

Apr 25, 2023 · · Nutrition
About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their health, and most don’t even know it. Fortunately, it can generally be reversed. Fatty Liver. An accumulation of fat in the liver in the absence of excess alcohol intake is known as nonalcoholic fatty liver … Read More

Savoring Seaweed

Apr 25, 2023 · · Nutrition
Have you eaten seaweed? A traditional food in many cultures, seaweed and other algae are still a novelty to many Americans. That may be changing. From microscopic phytoplankton to large seaweed like kelp, the commercial market for many varieties has been growing dramatically. Seaweed’s nutrition profile, sustainability, low environmental impact, … Read More

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