Nutrition Archives

Ask the Experts: Covid Vaccine and Dermal Fillers; Cardiac vs. Respiratory Arrest; Dried Fruit Benefits

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Is it true that people who’ve had dermal fillers should avoid covid-19 vaccines? I had dermal fillers recently, and haven’t had my covid shot because I’ve seen reports about side effects. Dermal fillers consist of injectable gels that can be used to fill lines and add contour to the face—examples … Read More

Eat to Beat Inflammation

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

A study published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights the impact pro-inflammatory foods can have on your health. The 32- year study included more than 210,000 people who were free of cardiovascular disease at the start of follow-up. The analysis showed … Read More

Celebrating Summer Fruits and Vegetables

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Picnics are among the many glories of warm summer days and nights. There’s no better way to create your perfect picnic than by gathering up the season’s best produce and preparing it in ways that are fresh, delicious, and outdoor ready. “Seasonal will always taste better than produce that is … Read More

News Briefs: July 2021

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Vaccines for UTIs In a March 1 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Duke University researchers describe a new vaccination strategy that they think could re-program the body to fight off the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. The strategy, which the team showed to … Read More

Research Roundup: July 2021

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Wine May Lower incidence of Cataract Surgery. Drinking low to moderate amounts of alcohol, particularly wine, may reduce risk of requiring cataract surgery, according to researchers at University of Cambridge in the U.K. The study included two groups totaling nearly 493,000 participants with a mean age of 56 and 59, … Read More

EN on Foods: Blueberries- A Star Among Fruits

Jun 23, 2021 · Lori Zanteson · Aging & Independence

The Folklore. Blueberries, one of the first named “superfoods," are also one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes have coveted them for hundreds of years, calling them “star berries” for the five-point “star” at the blossom end of the berry. The brilliantly hued berries were … Read More

An Overview of Adaptogens

Jun 23, 2021 · Kaley Todd, MS, RDN · Aging & Independence

Adaptogens are a specific group of plants and mushrooms used for centuries in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Recently they have been receiving attention from individuals beyond holistic practitioners. The term “adaptogen” was coined in the 1940’s by a Soviet researcher, who was studying the body’s resistance to stress. The term … Read More

The Scoop on Fructose

Jun 23, 2021 · Carrie Dennett · Aging & Independence

Fructose is a simple sugar with a bad reputation. Sweeter than table sugar—which it’s a component of—and primarily found in many fruits and some vegetables, fructose once enjoyed status as a “healthier” sweetener. More recently, it’s had a fall from grace, stemming in part from the ubiquitousness of high-fructose corn … Read More

Salsas and Hummus

Jun 23, 2021 · Heidi McIndoo · Aging & Independence

Salsa and hummus can be an ideal ingredient in healthy snacks or light meals. Pairing well with raw veggies or whole grain crackers, they create a snack or meal that can both satisfy as well as give your diet a veggie or bean boost. Technically, hummus has been around for … Read More

Protein, You Complete Me

Jun 23, 2021 · Matthew Kadey · Aging & Independence

Protein is required for the function and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs including muscle and bone. It’s also a building block for enzymes and hormones. But not all protein is created equal. Proteins are a chain composed of amino acids—20 of them in total. Nonessential amino acids are … Read More

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