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Ask the Experts: Popliteal Cyst; Easy Bruising; Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

I’ve had osteoarthritis in my knee for a few years—it’s manageable, but in the last few months I’ve noticed a swelling at the back of my knee. Is this related to my arthritis? The swelling likely is a popliteal cyst (also known as a baker’s cyst). These are cysts that … Read More

Home-Cooked for Your Health

Feb 25, 2025 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Cooking at home brings much more than delicious meals to the table. Home cooking is associated with many health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, less weight gain over time compared to eating out or eating prepared meals, consumption of higher quality foods, and … Read More

Meal Timing Matters

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Eating a higher proportion of daily calories later in the day is associated with poorer glucose metabolism in adults with obesity, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Columbia University. Study participants were divided into either early eaters or late eaters. Both groups consumed the same foods in … Read More

Blood-Brain Barrier

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Q: What is the blood-brain barrier and why is it important? A: The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a protective structure that plays a vital role in safeguarding the brain. It is a network of tightly packed cells lining the brain’s blood vessels, creating a semi-permeable barrier between the bloodstream and … Read More

Understanding C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Its Role in the Body

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation in the body. It is a key component of the immune system, helping the body respond to injury or infection by activating other parts of the immune defense. CRP is classified as an “acute phase reactant,” … Read More

Is Cod Liver Oil a Healthy Addition to Your Diet?

Feb 25, 2025 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

As the name suggests, cod liver oil is the fat extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA). Omega-3 supplements, on the other hand, are extracted from whole fish. Cod liver oil supplements, which are available over-the-counter, are also rich in … Read More

What Do Food Eco-Labels Really Mean?

Feb 25, 2025 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

Voting with your fork means making food choices that align with your values and support a sustainable food system. Eco-labels can be an effective way to help shoppers do so by identifying food products that meet environmental and sustainability standards in the way they are produced or raised. Straightforward as … Read More

Chewing Gum May Offer Surprising Health Benefits

Feb 25, 2025 · Denise Webb · Nutrition

Chewing gum in one form or another has been around for thousands of years. For centuries, gum consisted of the latex, called chicle, of the sapodilla tree. After World War II, a variety of waxes, plastics, and synthetic rubber mostly replaced chicle in chewing gum. Today, chewing gum is made … Read More

Help Control Sugar Cravings

Feb 25, 2025 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Sugar cravings are a challenge for many, especially in a world where sugary snacks and beverages are everywhere. While indulging in a sweet treat now and then can be part of a healthy lifestyle, frequent cravings can lead to overconsumption, increasing the risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and … Read More

Kudos to Cabbage!

Feb 25, 2025 · Lori Zanteson · Nutrition

The Folklore. Eating cabbage on March 17 is a widespread tradition thought to bring “the luck of the Irish” for the coming year. Cultivated for more than 4,000 years, cabbage is the star of coleslaw and sauerkraut, and a favorite sidekick to corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. It is … Read More

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