Phytonutrients or phytochemicals are commonly produced by a variety of plants in order to stay healthy. Some phytonutrients act as a natural defense against insects, other phytochemicals have been shown to protect the plant from radiation caused from UV rays. Recent studies have shown phytonutrients to offer benefits to those who eat phytonutrient-rich foods such …
Imagine you’re at the grocery store. You pick up an item and flip it over. What does all of that information on the label mean? Is that even an ingredient? How do you know what to look for? Nutrition is often talked about but rarely understood. In this article, you’ll find the basics of nutrition …
Imagine you’re in the grocery store, and a package of something catches your eye. Maybe it’s a new brand of a product you use regularly or a delicious-looking new product from a brand you like. Maybe it’s an ingredient for a recipe you want to try that you’ve never purchased before. Maybe your child just …
Do you feel a little lost sometimes when you hear confusing and conflicting messages from all the latest diet trends? We can all agree that food is important and that what we eat has enormous impacts on our health and quality of life. But what should we be eating in order to live our best …
Messages about nutrition and the latest diets are everywhere. With all the attention devoted to discussing nutrition, it seems like it must be pretty important. But why? What can nutrition do for us that is worth all the hype? Nutrition is Important in Each Phase of Life Nutrition is crucial for the growth and development …
It has been understood for a long time that poor nutrition is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others. What we are just starting to realize is that the very same unhealthy habits that are harmful to our physical health can also affect our mental health …
Nutrition is important. It’s one of the most talked-about topics on the planet. So why do many of us have poor nutrition, and what can bad nutrition cause? Causes of Poor Nutrition There are many reasons why someone’s nutrition may be less than ideal. The reasons can be complex, and not all of them are …
Top athletic performance requires talent, training, and plenty of fuel. Proper nutrition is essential for athletes, but what that looks like can sometimes seem elusive or mysterious. So what can an athlete do to optimize their diet in order to achieve their performance goals? Essential Nutrients for Athletes The nutrients that are essential for athletes …
Of all the healthy diet plans out there, there are two that are probably the most-researched: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean diet. Both of these diets have been shown to have significant health benefits, and aspects of each inform some of the most common recommendations made by dietitians, physicians, and …
Most dairy products we see in stores today have been pasteurized, but what exactly does that mean? Pasteurization is the process in which a substance is heated to eliminate potential pathogens and increase shelf life. The problem with applying this to dairy products is that it also eliminates beneficial bacteria and destroys enzymes and vitamins. …