Nutrition

The new institute integrates food-based nutritional interventions into health care

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The new institute integrates food-based nutritional interventions into health care

A first-of-its-kind, newly established research institute aims to address an apparent gap in the health system by working to integrate food-based nutritional interventions into healthcare to treat diseases and promote health equity. The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, launched today, establishes a university-wide initiative to transform … Read more

Impact of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation: general topics and future research

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Study: Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis. Image Credit: Volgastudio/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers visually assessed the association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation to identify the most common themes and guidelines. Future research, highlights the importance of balancing caffeine intake with fat oxidation. Learn: Research trends on the effects of caffeine intake on fat oxidation: A bibliometric and … Read more

Has trying to shop with WIC frustrated you? The Eureka Parent Nutrition Center is here to help

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Has trying to shop with WIC frustrated you? The Eureka Parent Nutrition Center is here to help

Parent Nutrition Center at 1125 Summer St., Eureka | Photo: Stephanie McGeary ### Anyone who has used the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), a state program designed to help pay for groceries for low-income families Low-income earners have all experienced the pain of picking up food at the grocery … Read more

How does nutrition influence the prevention and management of osteoarthritis?

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Study: The Role of Nutrition in Osteoarthritis Development. Image Credit: Lizelle Lotter/Shutterstock.com

In a recent editorial published in the journal Nutrients, researchers describe the influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA). Learn: The role of nutrition in the development of osteoarthritis. Image credit: Lizelle Lotter / Shutterstock.com Background Arthritis, a type of degenerative joint disorder, has increased significantly globally since 1990. With individual age and obesity rates increasing, … Read more

Greek yogurt nutrition: High-protein, low-carb, probiotic food

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Greek yogurt nutrition: High-protein, low-carb, probiotic food

Greek yogurt is a creamy, healthy snack with lots of protein and calcium. Not to mention that it contains live bacteria that work well for the gut. Due to its high calcium and B vitamin content, Greek yogurt has been linked to bone health and heart health as well as many other health conditions. In … Read more

Nutrition experts’ 12 most budget-friendly high-protein meals

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Nutrition experts' 12 most budget-friendly high-protein meals

If you’ve found yourself searching on Google lately how to eat more proteinWhile staring at an empty refrigerator, you are not alone. When adoption is high and motivation is low, the result is usually one of two things: overpriced takeout or a bowl of cereal. And while both *can* satisfy a hungry stomach, ultimate satisfaction … Read more