Nutrition Archives

Curbing Emotional Eating and Overindulging

Oct 19, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Nutrition

With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger gatherings with family and friends are going to be an option this holiday season. Celebratory features in many home will include an abundance of delicious and rich holiday goodies. While there is seldom the need … Read More

News Briefs: November 2021

Oct 19, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half serving per day, according … Read More

Sandwich Builders

Oct 19, 2021 · Heidi McIndoo · Nutrition

Sandwiches make delicious and nutritious lunches and even on-the-go breakfasts and simple suppers. What you fill them with has a lot to do with how healthy the meal becomes, but the building blocks, or the outsides of your sandwich, impact that as well. Sandwiches used to be some filling slapped … Read More

Don’t Bypass the Frozen Foods

Oct 19, 2021 · Matthew Kadey · Nutrition

Nearly every health expert will be quick to tell you that it’s a good idea to load up your shopping cart with more vegetables and fruits. Their unique nutritional stew of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is key to lasting health. But sometimes fresh options in the produce aisle don’t … Read More

Add Nuts to Your Diet; Is Seltzer Water Healthy?

Oct 19, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

How can I incorporate nuts into my diet? It used to be that nuts were considered unhealthy because of their relatively high fat content. Thankfully, current research suggests that regular nut consumption is an important part of a healthful diet. There’s no longer any need to ask, “Are nuts good … Read More

Ask the EN Experts

Oct 19, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Wow. This year has flown by at a pace so fast it has left my head spinning. Yes, somehow, we are already entering November, and we are nearing a time when (in normal circumstances) we may be feeling stress and strain of holiday preparation, year-end activities, and the pressure to … Read More

Should You Try Mushroom Coffee?

Oct 19, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

What Is Mushroom Coffee? Mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. The mushrooms in mushroom coffee are medicinal mushrooms that you might not ordinarily eat. They have names like Chaga, turkey’s tale, Lion’s mane, and reishi. These mushrooms are then dried, ground into a powder, and added to … Read More

Meal Changer

Oct 19, 2021 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Eating healthy has never been so easy—or so quick! A multi-cooker makes cooking a healthy meal accessible and approachable, and takes less time and energy than not-so-healthy fast-food runs or tossing a frozen pizza into the oven. Roast a chicken in 30 minutes, cook nutrient packed whole grains like wild … Read More

Got Fibromyalgia Pain? Dietary Changes Might Help

Oct 9, 2021 · Robert Michelin · Nutrition

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic pain condition that causes aches and discomfort throughout the body. It also causes fatigue, sleep disruption, and damage to mood and memory. Research shows changing to a fibromyalgia diet may dramatically improve symptoms. Researchers suggest treatment for fibromyalgia should include a multidisciplinary approach combining … Read More

Research Round Up November 2021

Oct 9, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

• Whole Grains Help Lower Weight, Blood Pressure. Older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains daily have smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar, versus those who eat less than half a serving each day, according to researchers. Study data showed that over … Read More

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