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Understanding and Promoting Nutrition and Health Equity
WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has magnified severe health disparities along racial and ethnic lines.Black, Latino and Native American populations are more likely to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and, after adjusting for age, suffer death rates almost triple or more than that of white Americans.
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Intersection of Human and Planet Health Food & Nutrition …
WEBImpact of Climate Change on Human Health and Nutrition. Altered weather patterns directly affect yields and crop production, which along with non-climate factors, can impact the four pillars of food security: availability, access, utilization and stability. Displacement from homes, decreased access to resources such as health care and …
Alkaline Diet: Does pH Affect Health and Wellness
WEBWhile an alkaline diet increases urine pH, which some assert may reduce urine calcium loss, the effects on bone health remain inconclusive. An alkaline diet also has been shown to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, including stroke and hypertension, as well as improve memory and cognitive function.
A Guide to the Guidelines
WEBLife Stages A highly anticipated update to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the addition, or reorganization, of information into life stages. The life stages are organized into infants and toddlers (birth through 23 months); children and adolescents (ages 2 through 18, further broken down into groups of ages 2 through 4, 5 …
Eating for Eye Health
WEBResearch suggests Americans are not eating enough of the foods and nutrients that protect eye health, particularly the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Foods rich in these nutrients include dark leafy greens and green vegetables. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high amounts in the retina, and lutein has the ability …
Stopping the Leak: Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain and Beyond
WEBIntestinal Permeability and Leaky Gut. Intestinal permeability refers to the ability of relatively large molecules to pass or “leak” through tight junctions into circulation, hence the term “leaky gut.”. Both the intestinal epithelial cells, or enterocytes, and the spaces between them serve as gatekeepers, selectively allowing certain
Lab-Grown Meat: Exploring Potential Benefits and Challenges of …
WEBGinger Hultin, MS, RDN is the owner of the private practices, Champagne Nutrition, and Seattle Cancer Nutritionist in Seattle, WA. She specializes in integrative health and oncology, nutrigenomics, and plant-based diets.
Are Bananas Bad for You
WEBMyth #1: No Different from a Candy Bar, a Banana Contains Too Much Sugar. Your average medium banana contains 14 grams of sugar, which admittedly is not a small amount. One ounce of dark chocolate also contains 14 grams of sugar. The difference is that a banana's sugar is entirely natural, while the chocolate's sugar is all added sugars.
What to Know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
WEBHalf of those with PCOS experience overweight or obesity. Women with PCOS are at an increased risk of infertility (15 times more likely), Type 2 diabetes (4 times more likely) and insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, eating disorders and mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.
The Vital Role of Food Preservatives
WEBAn ancient practice designed to prevent spoilage, among the first food preservation practices were the salting of meat and fish, adding sugar in canned foods and pickling vegetables. Today, preservatives continue this important role. Definition. Food preservatives play a vital role in preventing deterioration of food, protecting against …
Is Animal Blood a Safe Ingredient
WEBBlood — thanks to the protein albumin, which coagulates with heat above 167 degrees Fahrenheit — is a traditional thickening agent in French cuisine, particularly in certain sauces and braises. It is also found in the savory Filipino stew dinuguan, which comes from the word dugo (meaning "blood") and may use pork, beef or chicken blood.
Decoding Food Label Claims: The Lowdown on Package Promises
WEBAn “excellent source” claim may be placed on a food that has at least 20 percent of the daily value of a certain nutrient. This term can be replaced by “high in” or “rich in.”. A nutrient that does not have a recommended daily intake, such as omega-3 fatty acids, cannot carry these claims. Healthy.
Hidden from Sight: Nutrition and Health Consequences of Loss of …
WEBTaste is often ranked in consumer surveys as the primary reason behind people’s food choices. However, eating is a multisensory event that includes physical sensations experienced in the mouth as well as olfaction, our sense of smell that translates odors and aromatic compounds into perceived flavors.
9 Super Seeds Are Small but Mighty
WEB9 Super Seeds Are Small but Mighty. At the forefront of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations to focus on varied proteins and heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Seeds provide all three of these nutrients and are plant-based sources of essential amino acids and minerals, including …
My Global Table: Greece
WEBTraditional Diet and Eating Habits. The eating habits of Greeks, specifically those from Crete, are the basis of what we now know as the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil is the main ingredient present in almost every dish, including desserts. Greek people have had the highest consumption of olive oil per person in the world.
What Science Says about Snacking
WEBSnacks may boost diet quality or lead to excess intakes of solid fats, added sugars and sodium. Although experts debate the health value of snacking, nearly all agree that the type of snack matters. A study of 233 adults in a worksite wellness program found that total snacking calories and frequency of snacking were unrelated to diet quality or
Cilantro: A Vibrant, Flavorful Herb
WEBCilantro (Coriandrum sativum), also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, is a leafy green herb commonly used in Asian, Caribbean, Indian and Latin American cuisine.The entire plant is edible, from leaves to root, but most people tend to favor the raw leaves and seeds. While many love the bright, fresh taste of cilantro, others are …
The Culinary Culture of Greece
WEBThe Culinary Culture of Greece. May 7, 2012 Elena Paravantes. Known for one of the healthiest culinary cultures in the world, Greece once served as a model for the Mediterranean diet. Traditional breakfast was a simple meal, such as herbal tea with dried bread ( paximadi) and cheese. Lunch, featuring vegetable casseroles ( ladera) or …
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