Nutrition

Spotlight on Supplements: Red Yeast Rice

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
Overview. Red yeast rice (RYR) is a unique supplement or ingredient created by culturing and fermenting rice with specific strains of yeast. The fermented end product includes several bioactive compounds that have a physiological effect and a red color due to the fermentation process. RYR has gained significant attention for … Read More

The Pluses and Minuses of Dietary Protein

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
High-protein diets are as popular as ever. But can you get too much protein? What about the opposite end of the protein spectrum—not getting enough? As with most nutrients, too much or too little can be bad, but it’s important to know the difference and what it could mean to … Read More

Do I Need Antioxidant Supplements?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
To understand the role of antioxidants, you first have to start with a little molecule called a free radical. Free radicals are naturally made in your body when your cells make energy from foods you eat and when you use energy during exercise. Free radicals can also occur when your … Read More

Salty Snacks

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
Chips, French Fries, tater tots—these are not usually foods you’ll find on any healthy eating lists. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them once in a while, and if you’re going to have them, you might as well try to choose those that are the healthiest. The biggest downfalls for … Read More

Should You Be Counting Your Macros?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
What are Macronutrients? Macros is short for macronutrients, which are the nutrients the body needs in large amounts for energy and for all of the body’s structures and systems to function optimally. The term “macros” refers to carbohydrates, protein, and fat, the three main types of macronutrients. So, counting macros … Read More

Are You Eating Your Grains?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Heart Health
Numerous studies have suggested that including plenty of whole grains in your diet may lower your risk of a range of health problems. Recent research from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University indicates that Americans are taking notice—according to the data, we’re eating more whole … Read More

Overcoming the Challenges of Weight Loss

Feb 21, 2023 · · Heart Health
While weight loss can be challenging at any age, it can be especially difficult as we reach our 60s and beyond. Waning hormones do play a role. But so do long-held habits that undermine health, such as a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and nutrient-poor food choices. The encouraging news, … Read More

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