Nutrition

Hydrating for Health

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
It’s hot out! High temperatures increase the risk of dehydration. Fluids are critical to optimal body function. They help regulate body temperature, control blood pressure, deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells, and aid proper functioning of the gastrointestinal system. When fluid levels drop, a wide variety of systems in the … Read More

Want to Change Behavior? Believe in Yourself!

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
You hear it all the time: shift your eating habits; move more; make this or that other healthy lifestyle change. By reading publications like this newsletter, you are learning what changes to make. But how do you get yourself to actually make—and sustain—those changes? “There are a number of evidencesupported … Read More

Ask the Doctor: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q. I understand that ticks can carry Lyme disease. What are the symptoms? A. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, commonly spread by the blacklegged tick. The symptoms of Lyme disease are many and varied and can take weeks or longer to manifest. Flu-like symptoms are … Read More

EN on Foods

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. A summer favorite, zucchini is pleasantly prolific this season. Fortunately for us all, zucchini’s versatility—it’s as tasty [caption id="attachment_141545" align="alignright" width="300"] © fcafotodigital | Getty ImagesRaw or cooked, enjoy zucchinis today![/caption] in savory sautéed, grilled, stuffed, or “zoodled” recipes as in baked goods—keeps step with high yields. Commonly … Read More

New Study Predicts Healthy Diets = Longer Life

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_141542" align="alignleft" width="300"] Diets that benefit overall health and longevity are full of fruits and vegetables.© utah778 | Getty Images[/caption] Studies have long found an association between consuming a healthful diet and better health, leading to a longer life, mainly from a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and … Read More

When Vitamins and Minerals Compete With Each Other

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_141539" align="alignleft" width="269"] © Rimma_Bondarenko | Getty ImagesPay close attention to the nutrients in your diet that may negatively impact each other.[/caption] There’s so much information about specific vitamins or minerals that we aren’t getting enough of in our diets, it’s often glossed over that the opposite can be … Read More

Scoopable Frozen Treats

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
If your heart skips a beat at the sound of the ice cream truck, and your eyes widen at displays of round tubs of ice cream, frozen yogurt, [caption id="attachment_141531" align="alignright" width="300"] © Natalia Van Doninck | Getty ImagesGo ahead, enjoy these frozen treats this summer.[/caption] gelato, and sorbet at … Read More

Should You Cheat on Your Diet?

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_141528" align="alignleft" width="300"] © blackCAT | Getty ImagesYou might be the type of person that needs to build in special treats.[/caption] Many people live for the glory of cheating on their diets. This concept of eating your favorite treats while otherwise following what you consider an optimal diet is … Read More

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