THE “NO FUN, NOT FAIR” DIET
Or…My Whole30 Experience By Brian Dutter WHY DID I DO IT? “Was that your stomach?” Kate asked from across the office. The gurgling was loud enough to be heard in the next ZIP code, and I was the only other person in the office so there was no denying it. “Maybe…” I said sheepishly. For […]
Our Inner Ecosystem: Overview of the Human Gut Microbiome
This life can be a lonely one at times. But there’s good news—you’re never really alone. In fact, at any given moment, you exist in the company of 100 trillion to 1 quadrillion organisms.1 That’s more than the number of stars estimated to exist in the Milky Way Galaxy.2 Even better, many of these organisms […]
EDITORS’ PICKS—Some of Our Favorite Nutrition Apps
Food tracking for beginners: ATE If you’re new to food tracking and the thought of meticulously typing in each component of your meals feels overwhelming, the“Ate”app might be a good choice for you. It’s a food tracker that allows you to track meals by taking photos of your food and designating whether the meal aligns […]
New Study Suggests Appealing to Teen Rebellion Can Improve Nutrition Among Adolescents
Food marketing in recent years has expanded to focus on seemingly healthier options such as salads, smoothies, and parfaits. However, a recent study1 from February 2019 suggests that fast food menus, as a whole, have become less healthy over time. An analysis published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics took a […]
IS GHEE GOOD FOR YOU?
Ghee is clarified butter made from the milk of a buffalo or cow, and has been used in South Asian cooking for centuries. It’s recently become a very popular trend in the diet world, with proponents claiming it does everything from boost energy, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion to promote weight loss and prevent dementia. […]
Influenza Update: A Summary of the Latest Recommendations from the CDC
REDUCE THE RISKS OF CATCHING OR SPREADING THE FLU You can reduce your risks of getting the flu by doing the following: Get the flu vaccine— The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people six months of age or older get a flu vaccine every flu season, especially people […]
Home Canning Tips
Home canning is an excellent way to store and preserve produce and other foods But it can be risky—and even deadly—if it’s not done correctly. Many home canners are not aware that improperly canned food can cause botulism, a rare but extremely serious form of food poisoning that can lead to paralysis and even death. […]
Fuel Your Gut with Prebiotics
Probiotics are receiving a lot of attention from the media, and for good reason. While more research is needed to better understand the benefits of probiotics, these supplements have shown efficacy as additive treatments for GI conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome. It’s important to remember that colonizing the gut with healthy bacteria won’t do […]
Free Health and Nutrition Podcasts
For beginners and busy nutrition enthusiasts. The Nutrition Diva’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous This popular podcast, hosted by nutritionist and author Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS, covers just about every nutrition topic there is. Each episode ranges from 10 to 30 minutes, so you don’t have to commit a […]
Embracing a Plant-based Lifestyle
WHAT IS A WHOLE FOOD, PLANT- BASED DIET? Whether you think of it as a diet or a nutritional lifestyle, the descriptive term whole food, plant-based is cropping up everywhere, from food product labels and menu-listings to book titles and celebrity testimonials. Where did this term come from? What does it mean exactly? What are […]
Effects of Exercise on the Gut Microbiota
In a study of 39 participants who were equal in age, body- mass index (BMI), and diet, researchers found that differences in cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with differences in microbiome composition.1,2 The participants with the highest levels of cardiorespiratory fitness demonstrated greater gut microbial diversity, with a higher abundance of butyrate- producing bacteria, than the […]
Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
According to varying sources, the practice of fermenting foods dates back 10 to 12 thousand years.1,2 This practice was mainly used as a way to preserve food, because the process of fermenting dairy, meats, and plant foods leads to the creation of acids, alcohols, and other microbial compounds that prevent the growth of harmful pathogens […]
