Nutrition

Stop Eating Chocolate? Oh, No!

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
Eating dark chocolate in modest amounts has been recommended in the past for two reasons: It contains isoflavones and antioxidants that have some ant-inflammatory effects. Small amounts (one ounce or less) also satisfy a sweet tooth and can take the place of unhealthy carbohydrates (cakes, cookies) in the healthconscious diet. … Read More

What are Trace Elements? … Microgreens

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
Q: What does it mean if it’s a “trace” element? A: Elements known as “trace” elements (or trace minerals) are those that are present in living tissues in very small amounts, usually less than 0.1 percent by volume. Some trace elements are understood to be nutritionally essential (meaning that the … Read More

Ask the EN Experts March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
For many, starting the day with a balanced and healthy breakfast is a catalyst for a better day—more productive, energetic, and steadier compared with days without breakfast (or with only coffee). For those who are new to breakfast or those wanting to expand their repertoire, here are some easy and … Read More

Healthfulness of Plant- Based Diets May Vary

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
Plant-based diets that are better for health are also better for the environment, whereas plant-based diets that are associated with increased risk of chronic disease are less healthy for the planet, according to researchers. Food frequency questionnaire data from more than 155,000 participants was used to assess health and environmental … Read More

The Very Important Date

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. Date fruit, one of the oldest cultivated tree crops, is believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf. Domesticated more than 5,000 years ago, this staple in the Mediterranean was known as the “bread of the desert” for its abundance, stability, and quick source of energy among early … Read More

What’s So Bad About Fructose?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to no more than six teaspoons per day. The reality? Americans, children and adults alike, consume an average sugar intake of 17 teaspoons per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Western diet is largely made up of … Read More

Are Anti-Nutrients Anti-Nutrition?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
What are “Anti-Nutrients?” Compounds known as “anti-nutrients” may block or interfere with absorption of certain nutrients including iron, zinc, iodine, and calcium which may decrease the amount of nutrients you get from your food. But in living plants, these compounds act as a natural defense system against invaders including fungi, … Read More

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