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5 Reasons to Love Pears
Ironically, not every pear is “pear-shaped.” One variety, Asian pears, is actually shaped like an apple. But no matter their shape, all pears are rich in disease-fighting nutrients. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services.…
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Half the people on the planet eat rice regularly. But is it healthy?
As a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, few foods are enjoyed as extensively as is rice. Italians use if for risotto, the Japanese use it for sushi, Americans use it for Cajun jambalaya, and pretty much everyone enjoys it as a standalone dish that can be prepared and enhanced countless different ways. …
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5 Superfoods That Will Save Your Skin From Winter Dryness
As winter approaches, it’s not just the holiday and festive cheer that fills the air; it’s also a range of skin and hair-related concerns. One of the most common beauty challenges that the colder months bring is dry skin. With the arrival of winter, many of us find ourselves dealing with dry, flaky, and lacklustre…
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Dry ginger vs fresh ginger: Is one better than the other for your health?
A daily cup of tea is incomplete without the addition of ginger, also known in India as ‘adrak’. It imparts a subtle spice and an invigorating aroma. Beyond its role as a tea flavoring, ginger serves medicinal purposes, offering relief for nausea, digestive problems, and common seasonal flu symptoms like colds and coughs. But the…
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There is no such thing as good and bad foods, a dietitian explains
People often view dietitians as the “food police.” This couldn’t be any further from the truth. You’d probably be surprised to know that a lot of dietitians don’t believe in setting extreme food rules or hyper-fixating on having unreasonable expectations for our patients and clients. The belief that food has to be categorized as “good”…
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USU Students Succeed at Nourishtank Competition
A team of Utah State University students recently won a competition designed to combat food insecurity with unique, innovative and sustainable solutions. NourishTank, a student competition hosted by the USU Hunger Solutions Institute, is a SharkTank-style event designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions to combat hunger. Saydee Longhurst, Macey Bunn, and Lisa Hunsaker…
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health Behavior in School-Aged Children: The Qassim Study
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Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults
Research Highlights: This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes who received free weekly produce deliveries for six months had significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutrition security. Produce prescription programs have the potential to increase food and nutrition security, improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities…
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Is lemon water really a good detox? The science behind the trendy…
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to flavored and infused water. In addition to the bounty of fruit and herbal flavors, there are mood-boosting waters, alkaline waters, detox waters and antioxidant waters — all available at a price considerably higher than regular tap water. But some of the wild claims about the health…
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Why Are There So Many Dog Food Recalls Right Now?
You may have noticed a few headlines recently surrounding recalls of various dog food products. Here, we’re breaking down the past 3 dog food recalls reported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), if they’re related and what it means for you and your pet. It first started on October 21 when the dog…