Nutrition

Research Round Up: August 2022

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
• Prunes Support Bone Health. Prunes may help protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, researchers say. In a study of 235 postmenopausal women, those who ate five to six prunes a day for one year maintained hip bone mineral density and were protected against hip fracture risk, while women … Read More

Kudos for Kiwi!

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_141782" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Richard Clark | Getty Images[/caption] The Folklore. Rather drab, rough, and homely looking, the kiwifruit is proof that beauty is on the inside. Kiwi’s vibrant green flesh has been coveted since it was discovered in its native China. New Zealand growers exported what was known … Read More

Can Supplements Block Fats?

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_141786" align="alignleft" width="300"] © JW LTD | Getty ImagesCan taking a pill actually block the fat you consume in your diet?[/caption] If you’re trying to lose weight, the idea of a fat-blocking supplement might seem intriguing. Fat blockers— a sub-genre of fat burners—reduce how much fat you absorb from … Read More

Shopper’s Guide: Grillables

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_141772" align="alignleft" width="206"] © Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Getty ImagesGrill lean meats or meatless options.[/caption] For many, summer is synonymous with the sounds and mouth-watering smells of the backyard grill. In years gone by, “grill-masters” were often limited by the options available to them in the form of … Read More

Why Pseudograins are the Real Deal

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
Would it surprise you that some “grains” aren’t grains at all? It might not, if you’re familiar with the term “pseudograins.” Most grains are seeds of the Poacea botanical family of grasses—also known as cereals. Pseudo (false) grains are also seeds, but of unrelated plant families. These are the four … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Raspberry Ketones

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_141766" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Noel Hendrickson | Getty ImagesTalk with your doctor before adding any new supplements to your regimen.[/caption] With more than forty percent of U.S. adults reporting weight gain during the pandemic, many turned to diets or supplements for weight loss support. One supplement, raspberry ketone, is … Read More

Inflammatory Foods May Damage the Brain

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_141762" align="alignleft" width="243"] © Peter Dazeley | Getty ImagesFoods can affect the brain’s wellness.[/caption] Diets containing greater amounts of inflammatory foods are associated with higher incidences of brain aging versus diets higher in anti-inflammatory foods. Researchers from the University of Texas Health San Antonio reported results from a 7-year … Read More

“SMASH” Fish

Jul 18, 2022 · · Heart Health
From morning coffee to YouTube videos, every day we are surrounded by things that prove not everything is created equal. And the same holds true for the seafood we choose to eat. When it comes to the best fish for helping promote longevity, there are specific species to keep in … Read More

Red, White, and…Berries!

Jun 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
Berries are bursting with flavor—as well as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can benefit health. Health Benefits. Berries are good sources of a variety of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium, as well as microbiomepromoting natural fiber and other bioactive plant compounds like anthocyanins. Berries have been studied … Read More

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