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River City Plus: Mia Syn shares her love for science based nutrition and how she blends media and meals!
River City PLUS shares stories from the 904 and beyond, with a behind the scenes look and deeper conversation. Today River City PLUS features Mia Syn, a national on-air nutrition expert and registered dietitian.
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Probiotics research looks to 3D printing to get the good stuff in the gut
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/probiotics-research-lo-1.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/probiotics-research-lo-1.jpg" data-sub-html="Graphical abstract. Credit: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446″> Graphical abstract. Credit: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446 Nutrition and food science researchers at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are working to improve the impact probiotics can have on gut health using 3D food…
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Childhood in medieval Bavaria: What teeth reveal about nutrition and migration
Visible malformations in tooth enamel that occur during dental development and are considered identifiable physiological stress markers. Credit: Harbeck, SNSB – Staatssammlung für Anthropologie München New research findings reveal that some children in early medieval Bavaria were breastfed for much longer periods than today. Also, many early Bavarians buried around 500 AD originate from other…
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Cold Weather Nutrition Needs in Beef Cows
Last year, I mentioned to my husband that I wished the weather was more characteristic of the season. This year, I believe Santa may be sending winter weather from the North Pole so he will feel right at home while he makes his Christmas deliveries. Cattle producers know that cold temperatures mean extra supplement and…
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10 Most Popular Post Workout Nutritions for 2023
Our Top Picks Discovering the best post workout nutrition products is crucial for anyone who wants to improve their overall fitness and health. With so many options available, our team has researched and tested various products to bring you the top-ranking options. We analyzed ingredients, taste, effectiveness, and customer reviews to determine which products are…
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Nutrition-focused ‘Eat Well’ program awarded record-breaking $10M investment from state
DURHAM — A nutrition-focused “food as medicine” program, Eat Well, has been awarded $10 million from the North Carolina General Assembly, the largest investment ever made in a healthy food prescription program in the United States. The organization behind Eat Well, Durham-based nonprofit Reinvestment Partners, has served more than 110,000 people as the largest “produce…
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Nutrition, Treatment Effectively Reduce Pneumonia Transmission in Children, Elderly
The combination of proper nutrition and treatment is most effective to reduce pneumonia transmission in children and older adults, according to results of a study published in Healthcare Analytics. The study authors concluded that the joint use of both can help individuals, especially those in developing countries where economic issues, infrastructure, and distribution can contribute…
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UC Health’s milk bank is becoming the ‘standard’ in newborn nutrition
In its three years, the milk bank in San Diego has become a leader in developing stringent health protocols while helping feed premature babies in NICUs SAN DIEGO — The University of California Health Milk Bank, operated out of the San Diego Blood Bank campus in southeast San Diego, is closing in on its goal…
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Nut consumption linked to improved sperm quality in men, review finds
If you are pursuing a direct and palatable approach to enhance your probability of conceiving a child, you may wish to consider incorporating nuts into your daily routine. Why do you ask? A recent research review, spearheaded by Monash University, has revealed that the inclusion of nuts in your diet could potentially increase male fertility…
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Saffron Might Improve Your Heart and Sleep Health—Plus 3 Other Major Benefits
Saffron is a spice derived from the saffron crocus flower (Crocus sativus L.) that’s highly sought after due to its medicinal properties and culinary uses. Because of the popularity of saffron and the labor that goes into growing and harvesting this spice, it has a very high price tag. Saffron is currently considered the most…