Snacking throughout the day is ideal for preventing overeating during meals and for preventing night-time cravings. In order to be effective in our busy lives, snacks must be portable. Size of a snack matters for portability. Also, the energy consumed from a snack should be adjusted for individual requirements. So, how much food one should… Continue Reading
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Conversion of Units for Vitamins A, D, and E
Unit Conversions The contents of three ingredients (Vitamin A, D, and E) are expressed as International Units (IU) on dietary supplement and food labels. Guidelines for converting units of IU to mg are given below. For these calculations, the formulas are: • To convert Vitamin A as retinol: From IU to mcg: IU * 0.3… Continue Reading
The Easiest Way to Lose Weight and Stop Night Cravings!
What if there would be a way to lose some weight without exercise, supplementation or dieting? What if you could “melt” your body fat by simply eating at the “right time” of the day? Recent research suggests people who eat their most energy of the day during the first part of the day may reduce… Continue Reading
Why Do Nails Split, Crack or Peel? – Possible Nutritional Causes
If you are getting splitting, brittle or peeling nails once in a while, you are not alone. It seems strange when your healthy, strong, beautiful nails one day start peeling and splitting; and you wonder why that is happening to you. You are thinking back and wondering what did you change in your daily routine… Continue Reading
Oil Pulling Over Mouthwash
Oil pulling is the practice of pulling, or swishing, oils (most commonly coconut, sesame, or sunflower oils) in the mouth. It may be a new way to use these oils that you haven’t ever thought of, but in reality this practice has been around for quite a while and is actually a common folk remedy.… Continue Reading
Artificial Sweeteners Versus Sugar Sweeteners
“Sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverage consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in men” is an analysis of a prospective cohort study that compares the effect of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificial sweetened beverages on type 2 diabetes. The study found that sugar-sweetened beverages do increase the risk of type 2 diabetes but artificial sweeteners do… Continue Reading
Looking for a healthy smile? Try probiotics!
Scientific evidence suggests that probiotics may play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy smile. Results from a recent study provide strong evidence that probiotics can decrease the risk of carries, protect against oral disease and improve overall oral health (2). These results, along with other research, offer a new approach to the future of… Continue Reading
Post-Workout Cold Water Immersion for Recovery
Cold water immersion has become increasingly popular as way to treat exercise-induced muscle damage as well as rehab injuries by trying to minimize inflammation, swelling, and pain. A recent study published by the ACSM examined the effects of both cool and cold water immersion post-exercise in order to determine if colder water has a greater… Continue Reading
Core Muscle Weakness Associated With TV and Computer Use
The Problem: The growing prevalence of increased screen time (TV and computer use) is cause for concern among youths. A recent study published by the ACSM, tested how large amounts of screen time were related to trunk strength; the strength of the abdominal and back extension muscles.… Continue Reading
Slow Down and Savor Food to Lose Extra Weight Naturally
Wouldn’t be great to lose some extra weight without pills, exercise, dieting or any other dietary restrictions? Research suggests it is possible. One of the factors of overeating is fast eating. A faster eating rate impairs the relationship between the sensory signals and the metabolic processes that regulate how much we eat. Some epidemiological studies… Continue Reading
