Nutrition CECs/Home Study
Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training
Recent research on time-restricted eating and resistance training, plus several practical application tools to implement with your clientele.
Sugary Drinks and Hair Loss
Research reveals a possible link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages—such as sodas and sports drinks—and hair loss.
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
A diet rich in mycoprotein produced similar muscle-building results as deits containing protein from meat.
A Look at Dairy-Free Yogurt
The market for dairy-free yogurt has exploded. But are these moo-free versions any healthier than the traditional cultured dairy?
Diets That Support Longevity
We might be able to reduce our risk of premature death by eating these four healthy diets that support longevity, according to a study.
Calorie Counts on Menus Save Lives
Federal regulations requiring fast-food restaurants to list calorie counts on menus may have helped prevent at least 16,000 deaths.
A Protein Primer
The nutraceutical effect of protein makes amino acids build up in muscle, which may help improve recovery-adaptation from exercise.
Saturated Fat in Dairy and Heart Health
The nutritional makeup of dairy might make their saturated fat less harmful to health than the saturated fat you’d find in a hamburger.
Mercury in Tuna
Canned tuna is a cheap protein source for many Americans but an investigation has found “unpredictable” spikes of mercury in some cans.
Recipe for Health: Tex-Mex Nacho Salad
The anthocyanins in some fruits and veggies—like what’s in this Tex-Mex nacho salad—appear to help with various chronic conditions.
Decaf May Help With Caffeine Withdrawal
A cup of decaffeinated coffee may be able to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of caffeine withdrawal if it tastes like the real stuff.
Environmental Impact of Diets
Not only do the most popular diets have differences in their nutrition ethos, but they also have differences in their environmental impact.
Nutrients in Plant-Based Milks
Research shows if consumers are concerned about getting enough of certain nutrients from plant-based milks, some may be better than others.
Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Men
A duo of research reports suggests that it can be a good idea for men to get on board with the much-vaunted Mediterranean diet.
Agriculture Revenue Is Low
If you are a farmer, you make 7 cents on the dollar for the food you are producing, according to statistics on agriculture revenue.
Low-Fat Diets and Overeating
A controlled feeding study at the National Institutes of Health challenges the idea that low-fat diets per se spur on people to overeat.
MyPlate for Dietary Guidelines
Data from 2017 to March 2020 showed that 25.3% of U.S. adults had heard of MyPlate, the government’s tool for dietary guidelines.
Where’s the Iodine?
Rates of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency are not only common but also appear to be increasing, despite a salt-iodization program.
Health Benefits of Family Dinners
A survey found that 91% of parents said family dinners reduce feelings of stress, with 84% wishing they could eat together more frequently.
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Participation in athletics can be an important contributor to an adolescent’s physical, cognitive and emotional development.