Nutrition

Bioflavonoids Basics

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages are rich in one of the most complex groups of naturally occurring compounds found in foods. Known as bioflavonoids, or simply flavonoids, more than 8,000 different types have been identified with even more likely to be discovered in the future. Bioflavonoids include … Read More

Ask the EN Experts

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_141256" align="alignright" width="300"] © Rimma_Bondarenko | Getty Images[/caption] So, you’ve heard of the vegan diet. And, you’ve heard of the paleo diet. But, have you heard about the pegan diet? Yes, you read that right, the PEGAN diet. This diet, introduced by Dr. Mark Hyman around 2014, is essentially … Read More

Are There Edible Ferns?

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q: Is it safe to eat ferns? A: Brilliant green, delicate fiddlehead ferns are a welcome sign that spring has arrived. Despite a shroud of confusion—even danger— [caption id="attachment_141254" align="alignright" width="300"] © Elenathewise | Getty ImagesFiddlehead ferns are mild and sweet.[/caption] and a very short season, these tasty greens are … Read More

What are Truffles?

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q: What are truffles? A: Misshapen and lumpy, these earthy orbs may not be much to look at, but they’re among the most prized delicacies in the culinary [caption id="attachment_141252" align="alignright" width="300"] © olgakr | Getty ImagesEnjoy these delicacies in small portions.[/caption] world. Intensely flavored and aromatic—a musky, nutty fusion—and … Read More

Just In: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Change Your Diet, Live Longer? Making a couple healthy shifts, at any age, in one’s diet may increase life expectancy from three to 13 years, researchers say. The study created a model of how longevity might be impacted when a man or woman replaced a Western diet of red meat … Read More

The Rise of Pea Protein

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the food market. From hemp to sacha inchi to peanut, there are almost too many to keep track of. There’s one source of protein, however, that seems to have grabbed the lion’s share of … Read More

Ask the Doctor: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
A group of us at an assisted living facility want to know about the educational requirements of some of our healthcare providers. Can you tell us what’s required for an MD, RN, LPN, CNA, PAC, and nurse practitioner? Passing exams and continuing education programs are customary for healthcare and medical … Read More

Plant-Based Grilling

Apr 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Grilling may traditionally lean towards burgers, brats, steaks, and other meats, but don’t let that limit your menu picks! That open flame maximizes and often transforms the flavor of veggies and fruits, too. From traditional choices like peppers and eggplant, to corn on the cob, carmelized fruit, or grilled romaine … Read More

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