Nutrition

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

Spotlight on Supplements: Red Yeast Rice

Feb 22, 2023 · · Nutrition
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 · · Nutrition
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 · · Nutrition
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 · · Nutrition
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 · · Nutrition
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

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