Food & Hydration
Word of the Day: Trimethylamine N-Oxide (or TMAO)
There’s a positive correlation between elevated plasma levels of trimethylamine N-oxide and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Medically Tailored Meals
A study showed delivering “medically tailored” meals to people with chronic conditions could prevent hospitalizations and save money.
Bye or Buy? Maple Water
In a market flooded with drinks promising to improve hydration, health and performance, one is emerging as all-natural: maple water.
Overestimating Healthy Eating
People trying to lose weight often overestimate their healthy eating, something that could sabotage weight-loss and health improvements.
Caffeine and Athletes
Athletes turn to caffeine to help them get through a tough workout, but as with any good thing, too much can be problematic for performance.
Magnesium and Diabetes Risk
Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.
Risk of Celiac Disease in Children
Higher blood levels of chemicals in pesticides, nonstick cookware and flame retardants may increase the risk of celiac disease in children.
Important Nutrients Lacking in Diets
Even though many Americans overconsume calories, they are underconsuming several important nutrients, which could be a health burden.
Eat Better With Different People
Dine with others to eat better, since people are less likely to choose an unhealthy food option with those in a different social group.
Dietary Defenses and Nutrition for Immunity
Fitting nutrition for immunity should contain foods and other active substances that are known to stimulate and balance immune responses.
Bye or Buy? Maca
Apart from the anecdotal, it’s slim pickings when it comes to any strong scientific evidence supporting the health claims surrounding maca.
Good News About Gluten
A study in The Journal of Nutrition suggests most people can still eat gluten and have a chance to live well into their golden years.
How Nutrition Labels Impact Purchases
Calorie and nutrition labels on prepared bakery items, deli meats and cheeses were associated with fewer calories per transaction.
Recipe for Health: Chipotle Pumpkin Baked Beans
Adding a dash of hot sauce to our meals, like these chipotle pumpkin baked beans below, might be good news for our gut health.
Making Leafy Greens Safer to Eat
Leafy greens like spinach are a nutritious addition to any diet, but they also have a historically elevated risk for food poisoning.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to how our bodies function, including helping maintain bone health and strength.
Alcohol Health Risks
There’s a lot of research on alcohol health risks that should make anyone question the value of drinking any amount of alcohol.
More Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Food Supply
Many can admit to having a sweet tooth, but have you noticed the amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners in food at the supermarket?
High Protein and Diet Quality
For many people dieting for weight loss isn’t always easy. But there seems to be a link between more protein and diet quality.