My clients have been asking about the health benefits of chia seeds. What does the research show, and what are the best ways to prepare them?
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects up to 50% of men as they age and over 94 million men worldwide. BPH is defined by a noncancerous growth (also known as hyperplasia) on the prostate tissue.
Food additives are a hot topic at every level in the food industry. According to the International Food Information Council’s 2024 Food & Health Survey, 30% of Americans feel that food additives are a top food safety issue.
We’re approaching months of preseason training for athletes throughout the country. In all sports, at all levels, preseason brings the intensity and the heat!
We’re awash in sauce. Supermarket shelves and refrigerator doors are filled with a dizzyingly wide array of sauces—from hot sauces and fermented, umami-rich sauces to squeezable bottles of flavored aioli and tahini.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As dietitians, we can seize this opportunity to advocate for the role of nutrition in supporting the many facets of mental health and well-being.
I have clients asking about taking a Urolithin A supplement for healthy aging and inflammation. Could you discuss if there’s any scientific evidence behind it for these health issues?
It didn’t occur to me at age 4, as I sat in my grandparent’s tiny Brooklyn apartment kitchen, that the strange bits being tossed about my plate—varenyki smothered with smetana (sour cream)—told the story of a culture deeply permeated with history, land, and endurance.
It should come as no surprise that alcohol consumption can be detrimental to athletic performance. High calorie counts, dehydration, liver function changes, and altered nutrient absorption are just some of the side effects of alcohol consumption that dietitians are aware of.
Pulses are being reimagined in new and exciting ways across grocery shelves and restaurant menus, and have become a favorite ingredient on TikTok—from dense bean salads and brothy beans to bean dips and black bean brownies.