lot of controversy surrounding GMOs and non-organic food products and produce. You may have asked yourself: is it good, bad or what is it? Could labels like non-GMO & organic be giving food products a health halo that might be wasting your money?
’s no secret that obesity is a major issue in the United States, but just how serious is it? Nearly one in five deaths in America is linked to obesity, as stated by the American Journal of Public Health (Laidman, 2013). Furthermore, American obesity rates are more than three times the global average, which is 13% of the world population, at 42% (Ritchie,2017). These statistics may be associated with the adult population, but childhood obesity rates have grown in recent years.
o you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and you’ve been instructed to take a medication you have never heard of. Everything is confusing, unknown, and frightening; and now you start to wonder if there is anything you can do outside of prescriptions and the doctor’s office to help make yourself feel better.
Protein powders come in many forms and flavors. They can be produced from either plant or animal products. The most popular variants are whey, casein and soy powders, but you can also find powders from eggs, peas, hemp brown rice and mixed plant proteins.
When I say protein, is a burger or piece of meat the first image that pops into your head? For so long meat has been used interchangeably with protein. Animal products are often a good source but not your only option.
There are so many different options when it comes to cooking oils, so I decided to take the three that I personally use the most and review some key information.
At some point, we have all aimlessly scrolled through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or any other social media platform and came across a promotion for a detox tea, juice, shake or supplement. Detoxes and cleanses are often promoted on social media as a “quick fix” to aid in weight loss, bloating, inflammation, restoring energy or ridding the body of toxins for our overall health and wellbeing.
Milk is a staple in many people’s diets. However, with an increased interest in vegan diets, allergy awareness, and sustainability, milk alternatives have gained a lot of attention. This post breaks down the who, what, how and where of milk alternatives.
The prenatal period defines the time between conception and birth. Prenatal nutrition is of the utmost importance as it falls within the First 1000 Days. The first 1000 days of…
Learn more about tofu and the contradicting research on this popular meat substitute!
There are many career routes for dietitians. The nutrition career routes that most consider are clinical, community, consulting, food service, research and education. However, there are many other categories and subcategories to consider when going into this field.
Let's take a deeper look into why staying hydrated is so important. We’ve all commonly heard we should be drinking 6 - 8 8oz cups of water per day on average, but why is that? First, let's understand what water does for our health.
Low fat diets seem to be all the rage these days but the recommendation to eat a low-fat diet has been around for about 40 years. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutrition expert David Ludwig, low-fat diets are “deeply embedded in public consciousness and food policy.” However, the majority of evidence tells us that eating a low-fat diet doesn’t equate to being healthier or having less body fat.
The best factor to measure our personal state of health is our self-acceptance and positive relationship with our bodies. Regardless of one’s shape, size, ethnicity, race, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation, we are all imperfectly perfect.
Proteins are an essential macronutrient for everyone, not just athletes. Proteins are large molecules made up of amino acids which are composed of hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. Protein is one of the three main macronutrients your body needs in order to function.
Talknutrition4students is an Instagram account run by five dietetic students from the United States, Canada and New Zealand. Using chapters from Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, we provide tips and tricks to future registered dietitians about how to improve their nutrition communication skills. This includes topics such as social media content, blogging, food photography, presentations, food demos, and more!
Learn more about omega 3 food sources and the many ways in which this essential fatty acid benefits overall health!
You can find multivitamins in many forms, such as a gummy, gel capsule, swallowable tablet, or even a drinkable mix. They usually include 10 or more minerals and vitamins. A multivitamin theoretically supplements a lack of multiple vitamins/minerals in your diet.
As people age, their body changes physiologically. In this blog post, I will talk about possible micronutrient (MN) deficiencies that may exist in the aging population as well as “Geriatric giants” which is a term coined for risk factors that predispose one to functional decline.
Plant based meats… seems like a contradictory concept, doesn’t it? How can something be plant based, and meat? And how can you possibly get the nutritional content found in animal meat products from a plant? I am here to tell you, it is possible.
The foods we consume can either aid or lessen the inflammation process in our bodies. There is a correlation between food types and whether they affect the release of blood inflammation marker C-reactive protein.
When entering the grocery store, you will likely stroll through the produce section first where various fruits and vegetables are displayed. You have probably noticed certain produce items are labeled “organic,” while others are not. This disparity may have left you wondering what exactly the organic distinction means and if there are any real benefits in choosing organic produce.
Ideas for healthy meals that can be made in your dorm room.
What are carbohydrates, and why are the beneficial to us?
Learn all about the microbiome, probiotics, gut dysbiosis and more!
Learn all about functional mushrooms and their nutritional benefits!
The first time I read the words intuitive eating (IE), I had no idea what it meant. So, before I delve deeper into whether IE really works, let us define…
