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Fruits vs. Vegetables

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Q: I read that I should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day and should follow a ratio of three vegetable servings to two fruit servings. I don’t really enjoy vegetables—will increasing my fruit consumption make up for any veggie shortfall? A: It is best … Read More
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A Review of Standard Portion Sizes

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Portion sizes have grown over the years. Restaurant meals are larger and single serve packages of foods and beverages often contain more than one serving, resulting in a new perception of what a “normal” serving looks like. This can impact the way we eat at home too. Research shows that … Read More

Veg Intake May Prevent Frailty

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Increasing vegetable intake during midlife is associated with lower likelihood of physical frailty in later life, according to a Chinese study. Data from nearly 12,000 participants, with a mean age of 52 at the start of the study and 72 at follow-up, showed that compared to those with the lowest … Read More

Ask the EN Experts February 2025

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Do you find yourself considering whether to incorporate more organic foods but you’re not sure how to decide? The choice to focus on organic foods as you age depends on health priorities, personal preferences, and budget. Organic foods are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and organic livestock are … Read More

Can Supplements Help Tame Blood Sugar?

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
If you have prediabetes or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you’re going to want to do everything possible to bring blood sugar levels down. Elevated levels can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, your dental health, and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. A diet high in fruits and … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Berberine

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Overview. Berberine is a bioactive compound from a range of plants grown throughout the globe. Berberine has proposed benefits ranging from relieving canker sores to managing blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. This supplement also has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Special Functions. Berberine has well-documented … Read More

Dips and Spreads

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
When you’re looking for something to slather on a slice of bread, cracker or even a slice of a crisp apple or carrot stick, there’s no shortage of offerings. There are savory and sweet options as well as some that are a little of both. Depending on what type you … Read More

Can Adding Sterols to Statins Lower Cholesterol Even More?

Jan 24, 2025 · · Nutrition
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, when plaque builds up in artery walls, is the leading cause of death in the United States. Arterial plaque is made up of, among other things, cholesterol, calcium, cellular waste, fats, and fibrin, a blood-clotting substance. Statins, such as Crestor® and Lipitor®, the drugs of choice for … Read More

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