Nutrition

Ask The Doctor: January 2022

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
I am struggling with bad breath. What can I do? Bad breath can occur for many reasons, such as poor oral health, consuming certain foods and drinks, and taking some medications. In general, most bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth working to dissolve food particles. The bacteria … Read More

News Briefs: January 2022

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Long COVID May Negatively Impact Cognition for a Year or More Individuals experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS or “long COVID”) may have respiratory problems and other complications for at least 12 months after their initial infection. Among the more common complications is impaired cognition, sometimes referred to as “brain fog.” … Read More

Research Roundup January 2022

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Fruits, Veg May Lower COVID Risk. People eating plant-rich, healthy diets were slightly less likely to develop COVID-19 and had a lower risk of severe symptoms versus people who didn’t eat fruits and vegetables, researchers found. Over 592,000 U.S. and British adults were surveyed and assessed based on intake of … Read More

My Darling Clementines

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
The Folklore. Clementines are a hybrid between the sweet orange and the mandarin. Legend says they were named after Father Clement Rodier, a monk in Algeria who was believed to have discovered the fruit, but some scholars believe this tiny citrus originated in China, thousands of years ago. Clementines were … Read More

Finding Your Roots (Veggies)

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
The weather outside might be freezing, but that does not mean your fruit and vegetable options aren’t sizzling. If you take a closer look at the produce aisle right now you’ll find some standout cold-loving options that will surely increase your appetite for winter and also the nutritional value of … Read More

The MIND Diet Contributes 
to a Healthier Brain

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Looking for a diet that might help you preserve your brain function as you get older? You might consider the so-called MIND diet. “MIND” stands for “Mediterranean-DASH-diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.” Scientists developed it by combining features from those healthy dietary patterns—the Mediterranean-style diet and DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to … Read More

Milk Drinks

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Years ago, milk used to be the only beverage in the dairy aisle. Soy milk, though available for years, had a huge surge in popularity in the 1980s. These days not only can you find a variety of plant-based milk alternatives but also fermented dairy drinks such as yogurt drinks … Read More

Food Addiction—Is it Real?

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
The idea of food addiction has long been controversial. Nutrition and health experts have debated the topic for years. But questions about the existence of food addiction linger: Can specific foods be addictive? Can sugar or carbohydrates be addictive? Are there symptoms of food addiction that mimic those of drug … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Soy Isoflavones

Dec 17, 2021 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Overview. Soy isoflavones are bioactive compounds that are also called “phytoestrogens.” These are naturally occurring in soy-based products and foods made with soy protein. Special Functions. As the name “phytoestrogen” suggests, soy isoflavones can act in a manner similar to the hormone estrogen. This can be confusing because these compounds … Read More

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