Sure potato chips aren’t exactly a health food (though I did see sweet potato chips with 50% DV vitamin A today). But, here’s another twist on some tasty snacks – potato chips, fries and baked goods contain a substance formed during cooking that could not only be carcinogenic but may increase your risk of developing …
A recent study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism highlights the benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery beverage. This isn’t new news but it does add to the growing volume of literature indicating that a simple staple like flavored milk, could be a great beverage post-exercise. Milk protein (whey & casein) + sugar …
Have you ever wondered why there are so many diagnosed cases of things like chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia then there were 20 years ago? It seems as if every time I turn around someone I know has one of these illnesses that have fatigue as a component (among a hodgepodge of other vague symptoms). …
Vitamin D has hit the media by storm and become a nutrition favorite. Why you ask? Many people don’t consume enough through dietary sources or produce much upon exposure to sunlight (vitamin D is unique because our bodies can produce it if our skin is exposed to the sunlight; if you are dark skinned or …
A New England Journal of Medicine study published today examined how 811 people fared on four different diets with varying macronutrient contents: 1) 20% fat, 15% protein, 65% carbohydrate2) 20% fat, 25% protein, 55% carbohydrate3) 40% fat, 15% protein, 45% carbohydrate4) 40% fat, 25% protein, 35% carbohydrate They were offered diet counseling and instructions for …
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Once people find out I’m a dietitian, they typically tell me that alcohol is good for them. This scenario often occurs at a bar, after their 2nd or 3rd glass of red wine. “It’s good for my heart!” they exclaim. Sorry to burst your bubble however, a new study, published in the Journal of the …