Nutrition Archives

What is the Microbiome? Flaxseed Benefits

Jun 20, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Digestive Health

Q. What is the microbiome? A. The short answer here is that a microbiome is a collection or community of microorganisms living together in a shared [caption id="attachment_141517" align="alignright" width="300"] Gut microbiome in human body. Intestine microbiota with healthy probiotic bacteria in magnifier. Flat abstract medicine illustration of microbiology checkup.[/caption] … Read More

Personalized Vitamins: Questionable Benefit, and Pricey

Jun 20, 2022 · Denise Webb · Digestive Health

The idea of having vitamin supplements formulated to meet your specific nutrient needs is appealing. Are custom supplements truly beneficial and are they worth the price, which tends to be greater than you might find at the local drugstore or health food store? Personalized Vitamin Companies. Several online companies, including … Read More

Just In: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Regenerative farming, like use of cover crops and planting diverse crops, may benefit food’s nutritional content, researchers say. Compared to conventionally grown crops, foods grown using soil-friendly practices over five years had a healthier nutritional profile, and healthier soil, indicated by increases in health-promoting minerals, vitamins, and plant compounds. Regeneratively … Read More

Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes? Reducetarianism

Jun 15, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Digestive Health

Q: What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? A: Nearly 34.2 million people, or almost 11 percent of the population in the U.S., have been diagnosed with diabetes. The two main [caption id="attachment_141758" align="alignright" width="300"] © credit | Getty ImagesNearly 11 percent of U.S. adults have … Read More

News Briefs: July 2022

May 23, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Loneliness May Increase Dementia Risk A new study adds to the mounting evidence that loneliness may increase the risk for developing dementia. The Feb. 7, 2022, study in Neurology, reported a threefold increase in dementia risk among lonely Americans younger than 80 years who would otherwise be expected to have … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Sustainability of Tree Nuts; Feeling Faint when Meals are Skipped

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

I recently heard that growing almonds requires more water than producing beef. I want to improve the sustainability of my diet. Should I give up tree nuts like almonds? Timothy Griffin, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment program at the Friedman School of Nutrition … Read More

Get to Know Shell Beans

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet runner and purple pod, beans are part of the legume family (along with lentils, peas, and peanuts). Shell beans are any variety grown for shelling, as opposed to those eaten in the pod (like green … Read More

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for two to 10 days. If you are considering trying one of these programs, be sure to be informed before you start. The Claims. Proponents say juice cleanses help detoxify your body and jumpstart weight loss, … Read More

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Loneliness and CVD; Controlling blood sugar; Supplement overuse

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death A study that followed over 14,000 individuals in China with hypertension (high blood pressure) for up to 10 years found that improvement in lifestyle after hypertension diagnosis was associated with significantly lower risk of death. Lifestyle factors … Read More

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

May 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen beneath your liver. Your gallbladder stores bile that is produced by your liver. When you consume foods that contain fat, your gallbladder releases bile into ducts (tubes) that carry the bile to your small intestine, … Read More

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