NutritionEvidence BasedWhat Is the HCG Diet, and Does It Work?Written by Hrefna Palsdottir, MS on October 15, 2018What Is HCG?HCG FunctionWeight LossBody CompositionRoutineIs It A Scam?Side EffectsBottom Line The HCG diet has been popular for many years. It's an extreme diet, claimed to cause fast weight loss of up to 1–2 pounds (0.5–1 kg) per […]
WeiterlesenAnti-Acne DietMedically reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD on October 4, 2018 — Written by Erica CirinoWhat causes itHow diet affects the skinFoods to help your skinStudiesBottom line What is acne? HighlightsAcne is a skin condition that causes different kinds of bumps to form on the surface of the skin. These bumps include: whiteheads, blackheads, […]
WeiterlesenNutritionEvidence BasedDoes Eating Late at Night Cause Weight Gain?Written by Makayla Meixner, RD on October 2, 2018Circadian RhythmCaloriesFood ChoicesMeal TimingBottom Line Many people worry about gaining weight when eating later than a particular time. One common suggestion is to not eat after 8 p.m., but advice about eating at night is misleading. In reality, what […]
WeiterlesenHomeFood & NutritionStomach Ulcer Diet: Foods to Eat & Avoid Stomach Ulcer Diet: Foods to Eat & Avoid Food & Nutrition By Brandi Marcene September 20, 2018 Doctors have revealed that stomach ulcers are the open sores that develop in the stomach lining. There are two major causes that lead to stomach ulcers such as […]
WeiterlesenHomeFood & NutritionTop 16 Foods Rich in Quercetin Top 16 Foods Rich in Quercetin Food & Nutrition By Brandi Marcene September 11, 2018 Foods Rich in Quercetin include capers, goji berries, lovage leaves, asparagus, red onion, cranberries, berries, apples, kale, okra, spinach, elderberries, red grapes, arena berries, raw black plums, and bell peppers. You might […]
WeiterlesenNUTRITIONEvidence BasedDoes Sugar Cause Diabetes? Fact vs FictionWritten by Erica Julson, MS, RDN, CLT on September 18, 2018DiabetesMetabolismSugar's RoleNatural SugarsArtificial SweetenersOther FactorsPreventionBottom Line Since diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, many people wonder whether eating sugar can cause it. While it’s true that eating large amounts of added sugar may increase […]
WeiterlesenMS: Foods to AvoidMedically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, RD, LD, ACSM EP-C on September 19, 2018 — Written by Treacy ColbertNo miracle dietSaturated fatsDiet drinksGlutenFruitEat well The role of good nutrition Eating healthy, nutritious food is an important part of feeling well and managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). In MS, the immune system attacks […]
WeiterlesenWhat happens When you Eat Mold?by Dr. David Cummings, MD · Published January 16, 2018 · Updated January 22, 2018 You may have seen dark, fuzzy blotches growing on foods such as bread, cheese, meat, and fruits. These growths are called molds. You must have often wondered is moldy food safe to consume and what […]
WeiterlesenWhy Am I Always Waking Up Hungry and What Can I Do About It?Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, RD on September 14, 2018 — Written by Jacquelyn CafassoCausesCopingSeeing a doctorSummary What can I do when I wake up hungry? Hunger is a natural and powerful urge, but our bodies generally know when it’s time […]
WeiterlesenNUTRITIONEvidence Based11 High-Cholesterol Foods — Which to Eat, Which to AvoidWritten by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on September 10, 2018About CholesterolFoods to EatFoods to AvoidLowering CholesterolBottom Line Cholesterol is arguably one of the most misunderstood substances. For decades, people avoided healthy yet cholesterol-rich foods like eggs due to the fear that these foods would increase […]
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