Nutrition

Adaptogen vs. Nootropic

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q: What’s the difference between an adaptogen and a nootropic? A: Adaptogens and nootropics are both popular dietary supplements aimed at enhancing well-being, but they serve different purposes and functions. Adaptogens are natural substances, often herbs or roots, that help the body resist stressors of all kinds—whether physical, chemical, or … Read More

Food Matrix?

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q: What is a food matrix? A: A food matrix refers to the complex physical and chemical structure of a food. It includes the way nutrients and other compounds are organized and may interact within the food. This overall structure impacts how nutrients are digested, absorbed, and metabolized by the … Read More

Shortfall Nutrients: What You Need to Know 

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Shortfall nutrients are specific vitamins and minerals that are commonly under-consumed by the general population. Despite the abundance of food choices available, many people fall short of meeting the recommended daily intakes of these essential nutrients. This gap in consumption can contribute to various health problems, including weakened immunity, bone … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Bromelain

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Overview: Have you ever heard that you can’t make Jello with fresh pineapple? Well, the reason behind this is a little protein called bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme (protease) naturally occurring in fresh pineapple.  It breaks down other proteins into smaller units, which is why fresh pineapple prevents Jello from … Read More

Oatmeal and Hot Breakfast Cups

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
On a cool morning, a hot breakfast is a cozy way to start the day. But the time to prepare one isn’t always available. Oatmeal and cereal-to-go cups allow for the best of both worlds—steamy breakfast in a matter of minutes. In addition, starting the day with oatmeal can fuel … Read More

A Review of the Low Carbon Diet

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
As awareness of climate change grows, more people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One effective approach is to adopt a low carbon diet. This involves making food choices that minimize greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability. Here’s the scoop outlining key details of a … Read More

How Sweet it Isn’t

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
It’s hard to distance yourself from sugar. Sure, it’s in your favorite desserts, but it’s maybe also lurking in your sandwich bread and go-to bottled salad dressing. It’s everywhere in the supermarket, which is why so many Americans are consuming a lot more added sugar than what is recommended. According … Read More

Research Round Up October 2024

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
• Med Diet May Help Cancer Patients Live Longer. Close adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern of eating can help cancer survivors live longer and have lower risk of heart-related death, according to an Italian study. Researchers, having tracked 800 adult cancer patients, who provided detailed information on their eating … Read More

Wild for Wild Rice

Sep 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. Wild rice looks like rice and is eaten like rice, but this crunchy, chewy whole grain is actually an aquatic grass that grows wild in lakes and rivers mainly in North America. Considered an ancient grain, wild rice, native to the upper Great Lakes in the U.S. and … Read More

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