Nutrition
Bone Health and Nutrition
A study linking bone health and nutrition found that eating vegetables for 2 months can improve bone health and strength.
Protein and Kidneys
A study taking a closer look at kidney function in adults may ease health concerns about protein and kidneys.
Psyllium and Cholesterol
More psyllium may be the answer to elevated cholesterol numbers, as a recent report shows a link between psyllium and cholesterol levels.
TV Ads and Childhood Obesity
The number of children who are overweight or obese would decrease by 3.6% and 4.6%, respectively, if TV ads for unhealthy foods were reduced.
Eating Slowly to Manage Weight
Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly could be recommended as eating strategies towards helping with weight management efforts.
Red Meat and Heart Health
New research is trying to uncover why diets heavy in red meat are tied to a heightened risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease.
Recipe: Strawberry Basil Vinaigrette
If you want to add years to your life, top your salads with the favorite fat of the Mediterranean using this vinaigrette recipe.
12 Ways to Boost Diet Adherence
Integrating these 12 strategies into your nutrition-related coaching sessions and programs will help clients with diet adherence.
Sourdough: Buy or Bye?
Sourdough has a quintessential tang that hails from the old-school baking method of using a bacteria-rich starter to kickstart fermentation.
Meal Timing for Metabolic Health
Another study shows earlier meal timing may lead to improved blood glucose levels and better metabolic health.
Term of the Day: Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis (BNST)
Located in the basal forebrain, the BNST is involved in the stress-response network whose activity has been linked to binge-drinking.
Sucralose Increases Appetite and Cravings
A study found that people with obesity experienced an increase in appetite and food cravings after consuming a drink with sucralose.
Color-Coded Nutrition Labels for Healthy Purchases
A new meta-analysis dug into the findings of 134 studies about the impact of the color-coded nutrition labels and warnings on food packaging.
Nutrition Therapy for Glucose Control
The future of nutrition therapy for glucose control and diabetes is moving increasingly away from the one-size-fits-all approach.
Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Down
Here’s one bright spot in the American diet: Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has decreased in some segments of the population.
Ultraprocessed Food and Heart Disease
A study showed a greater risk for coronary artery disease in adults who consumed more servings per day of ultraprocessed food.
Caffeine for Endurance Performance
Caffeine has long been used by athletes, and now we have a better idea of the benefits of caffeine for endurance performance.
Fueling Masters Athletes for Performance and Health
We explore how a targeted nutritional program can support physical activity of masters athletes and improve their quality of life.
It’s National Nutrition Month!
Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the 2022 theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” Using a “small steps” coaching structure, the Academy is rolling out just a few tips to practice each week with supportive information and resources.
A Time of Renewal
Many of us in the industry have been feeling lost in the weeds after 2 years of constant turmoil. In this time of renewal, as you work to dig yourself out and sow new seeds of success, it’s important to use all the tools at your disposal so you can grow and flourish.