Nutrition Archives

Fish Oil vs. Krill Oil; What is Maca Root?

Dec 17, 2021 · Kaley Todd, MS, RDN · Nutrition

Fish oil vs. krill oil—are they the same? Krill oil is derived from shrimp-like crustaceans and contains significant amounts of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-9 fatty acids, as well as small amounts of omega-6 fatty acids. It provides vitamin A, vitamin E, … Read More

Ask the EN Experts January 2021

Dec 17, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

We’ve officially entered the New Year. What are some small changes you can make that will have an immediate and lasting impact on your day? For me, it absolutely starts with breakfast…which MUST include a protein source. Otherwise, my energy lags and I turn “hangry” by midmorning. Plus…I really enjoy … Read More

Nutrition with a Side of Psychology

Dec 17, 2021 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

Weight-loss apps are designed to help you lose weight and keep it off and improve your health through nutrition, all with virtual assistance. There are quite a few apps to choose from, and they all share some common functions, but Noom stands out as a way to lose weight using … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Evolving Dietary Advice; Nutrition and COVID-19

Nov 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

I do my best to keep up with the latest nutrition advice, but it seems like the experts keep changing their minds. Why does nutrition advice keep changing? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “There are several factors that lead to confusion … Read More

“Healthy” Chips?

Nov 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The snack aisle is packed with a confusing array of chip options. We’ve got some smart strategies to help you choose more healthful yet satisfying chips. Don’t be misled. Chip packages are crowded with big, bold claims to convince you they are healthy choices to take home. Front-of-package claims and … Read More

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Diet to protect the brain; Standing to fight diabetes

Nov 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Diet and Lifestyle Changes can Tame Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure A new study confirms longstanding evidence that dietary and other lifestyle changes are a key solution to high blood pressure—even resistant hypertension (high blood pressure difficult to control with medication). This randomized clinical trial enrolled 140 adults, average age 63 … Read More

Recognizing Eating Disorders

Nov 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

One guest at your holiday table is a strict vegan; another touts the merits of “clean eating;” a third talks incessantly about how good they feel following a keto diet. Are these friends and family members taking steps toward better health, or are they on the road to an eating … Read More

The Portfolio Diet Benefits Body and Mind

Nov 24, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Nutrition

Recent research provides yet more evidence for the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods when it comes to protecting you against cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Even so, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that only about one in 10 adults eat enough fruits … Read More

Newsbriefs: Whole grains; Flu shot; CPAP recall; MIND diet

Nov 24, 2021 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Nutrition

Whole Grains Help Your Heart Consuming whole grains may be beneficial for several important cardiovascular health indicators, according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition, July 13. The 18-year study included 3,100 people. Researchers examined how whole- and refined-grain intake over time impacted five risk factors for cardiovascular disease: … Read More

Do You Need Supplements?

Nov 17, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

According to dietitians, essential nutrients should, ideally, come from food. In particular, whole foods are recommended because nutrients combine with other nutrients to create a more powerful, synergistic effect. For example, the vitamin C in spinach helps boost the body’s absorption of iron that’s also in the leafy green. However, … Read More

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