Nutrition

Spotlight on Supplements: Human Growth Hormone

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
With an increasing population age, comes an interest in anti-aging practices. Hormone replacement therapies are used to combat age-associated decreases in hormone production, especially human growth hormone (HGH). EN examines if HGH is effective and safe in the quest for successful aging. Background. HGH is a small protein produced by … Read More

The Calming Effects of Chamomile

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
Chamomile is an ancient medicinal herb that has stood the test of time. The dried flowers of the chamomile plant contain compounds collectively known as terpenoids and flavonoids that are believed to have wide-ranging medicinal qualities including antianxiety effects. Researchers are not sure yet what other chemicals are present in … Read More

Ask the EN Experts: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
Looking for ways to streamline your grocery shopping experience and save money at the same time? Thankfully, there are many tried-and-true methods to help achieve these goals. Here are some tips and pointers to help fill your grocery cart with wholesome, nutritious foods without breaking the bank: Fruits and Veggies: … Read More
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Just In: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
American adults fall short when it comes to meeting daily fiber intake recommendations, according to researchers. Data from more than 14,000 adults over 5 years showed that only 7.4% met the Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily intake of 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories consumed. Though people with … Read More

Boost Your Health with Chili Peppers

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
If you’ve spent any time traveling around the globe, your burning lips are a testament that chili peppers have become a fixture of so many different cuisines. A papaya salad from a Thailand food market or a fragrant curry dished out by a roadside restaurant in southern India wouldn’t be … Read More

Memory Maximizers: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · · Nutrition
Keep Coffee Consumption in Moderation A cup or two of coffee per day is associated with numerous health benefits, including greater alertness, improved memory, and even healthier liver function and more efficient fat burning. But a recent study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience suggests that, like so many of … Read More

COVID-19, Nutrition, and You: Lessons from a Pandemic

Sep 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
The COVID-19 epidemic laid bare some stark realities about nutrition in the United States: our food system is fractured, and the resulting poor nutrition and inequities are major contributors to the devastation caused by this disease. The fact is, the overall severity of COVID-19 cases might have been reduced had … Read More

Top 10 Swaps for Good Health

Sep 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
We asked Tufts experts for one small change they would recommend for the biggest benefits. Here’s what they said: 1. Try Barley, not White Rice … or any whole grain instead of any refined, really. Research shows choosing mostly whole grains and 100 percent whole grain products instead of refined … Read More

Manage Triglycerides for a Healthy Heart

Sep 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
A recent nationwide survey found that around 35 percent of men and 25 percent of women in the U.S. have high blood triglyceride levels (hypertriglyceridemia). Like high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Dietary and other lifestyle … Read More

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