Getting young children to eat fruits and vegetables is a challenge that many parents face. Faced with this challenge parents have come up with a variety of ways to get their children to eat their fruits and vegetables. One common trick is to offer the child a reward to get them to try a bite… Continue Reading
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Can Chia Seed Improve Your Health and Lower Your Weight?
A clinical study was done on overweight adults to determine the effectiveness of chia seed. The hypothesis of this study was that certain contents in chia seed would promote weight loss and improve risk factors for disease. The results of this study found no significant difference, meaning the hypothesis was rejected. Chia seed does not… Continue Reading
Hunger and Cravings may Decrease with Weight Loss
This study examined the changes in hunger and cravings with a weight loss intervention program within a work-site. The study found that at baseline cravings were more frequent and intense in people with a BMI over 25. As the participants lost weight, their frequency and intensity of cravings decreased along with their hunger. The study… Continue Reading
Is Just Eating Healthy Really Enough for PCOS?
For women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) obesity is a big issue. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight is highly recommended because it helps reduce all other symptoms, one of which is high insulin resistance. Doctors have recommended a low glycemic (low-GI) diet (the recommended diet for diabetics) without a… 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
Lowering Blood Pressure through the Mediterranean Diet
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major contributor to the risk for multiple cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and overall heart health. “In 2003, the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure estimated that hypertension affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide” (1). Treatments used for lowering blood pressure… 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
Going Gluten-Free: Are We Getting Enough Nutrients?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the G.I. tract and it has many symptoms involved. The best way to help prevent these symptoms is by going on a gluten-free diet. But what about the nutrients that gluten lacks that these people are losing? The study performed by Shepherd, SJ and Gibson, PR in… Continue Reading
Can Artificially Sweetened and Diet Beverages Affect your Intake of Sweets and Calories?
There is a vast amount of research and opinions circulating the nutrition industry around artificial sweeteners and their affects on our diets. Consumers are constantly advised conflicting information. One idea is that artificial sweeteners in foods such as diet beverages increase one’s dietary intake and desire for sugary foods. A recent study done by Piernas… Continue Reading
Trending Paleo Diet, Athletes and Weight Loss
Many believe that the Paleolithic “ketogenic diet” may be the answer for a healthier life, and for increased performance and weight loss during sport and physical activities. A study by Paoli, et al. observed that when elite male gymnasts were placed on a very low carbohydrate “ketogenic” diet they were able to decrease weight and… Continue Reading
