Nutrition Archives

Eating to Support Kidney Health

Apr 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Our kidneys play a vital role in protecting our overall health. What exactly are their main functions? Remove wastes and excess fluid—they filter about 200 quarts of blood daily to create one to two quarts of urine. Assist in the creation of red blood cells— they make a hormone called … Read More

Shopper’s Guide: Fruit

Apr 21, 2021 · Heidi McIndoo · Nutrition

Fruit, glorious fruit. Sweet, juicy, and nutrientpacked. The fruit group consists of fresh, canned, frozen, dried, and juiced-fruit, and it’s recommended we eat five to nine servings of fruit and veggies each day. combined. Fruits provide energy, in the form of carbohydrates, as well as fiber, and an array of … Read More

What’s New in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Apr 21, 2021 · Carrie Dennett · Nutrition

Every five years like clockwork, we get a freshly updated version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While in many respects the guidelines have changed little since they debuted in 1977—then and now, we need to eat more vegetables—this year there are some notable additions, designed to help Americans stay … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Valerian

Apr 21, 2021 · Bridget Cassady · Nutrition

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sleep-related difficulties affect over a third of U.S. adults and may increase the risk for chronic health conditions. Many individuals turn to sleep-promoting supplements for help, so EN took a look at valerian root to assess its efficacy and safety. … Read More

You Should Know: Whole Grain Flours versus Intact Grains – What’s the Difference?

Apr 21, 2021 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

When shopping for whole grains, you probably know to look for “made with 100% whole grains” on the label. But did you know there’s a difference between consuming your whole grains in their intact form, such as wheat berries, or as a ground whole grain flour, such as whole-wheat flour? … Read More

No Negative Calorie Foods; What is Oil Pulling?

Apr 21, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Q. Are some foods really “negative” in calories? A. “Negative calorie foods,” in theory, require more energy to digest than they actually provide in total calories. The theory is that you can lose weight more readily by including a greater amount of these specific foods. These foods tend to be … Read More

Ask the EN Experts: Snacking

Apr 21, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

We’ve become a snacking nation, and in fact, the idea of snacking has lost its stigma. What was once discouraged as a “spoiler of appetites” has now come to be considered a healthful habit, but it can be easy to forget that not all snacks are considered equally healthy. Pay … Read More

Just In: Eggs May Be Heart Friendly

Apr 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Eating more than one egg per day may not increase risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and may even contribute to improving CVD, according to researchers. The meta-analysis, which included 23 studies from 1966 through January 2020 and over 1,415,000 individuals, found that compared with consumption of no eggs or one … Read More

Healthy-Up Your Curbside Meals

Apr 21, 2021 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Loving curbside takeout lately? You’re not alone. More than 65 percent of people are regularly ordering meals to go, according to the National Restaurant Association. Now more than ever, we can all use a well-deserved break from cooking while supporting our local eateries. If you’re thinking your favorite food-to-go doesn’t … Read More

Understanding the Vegan Diet

Mar 29, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Nutrition

More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of plant-based foods in the United States increased by a whopping 90 percent during the height of the pandemic-buying frenzy in March of last year. Even tofu and tempeh, two well-known products among vegetarians and vegans, … Read More

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