10 health benefits of dandelion
While most people consider dandelions to be pesky weeds in the garden, they also offer a variety of health benefits. Learn about the uses and possible side effects of dandelion here.
January 3, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: consider-dandelions, garden, most-people, nutrition, nutrition / diet, pesky-weeds, possible-side, the-garden
Giving up alcohol for just 1 month has lasting benefits
A new study shows that going alcohol-free for as little as 1 month or even less brings both immediate and long-lasting health benefits.
January 3, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: even-less, going-alcohol-free, month-or-even, new-study, nutrition, on call diets
What are the most filling foods?
Certain foods make people feel full for longer, which may help with calorie consumption. These foods include eggs, nuts, and pulses.
January 2, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: diet, filling-foods, foods-include, foods-make, nutrition, nutrition / diet, oncalldiets, people-feel, the-most
How coffee might protect against Parkinson’s
Over recent years, it has been clear that coffee protects against Parkinson’s disease. A recent study tries to pin down the exact molecules involved.
December 29, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: coffee-protects, diet, down-the-exact, exact, nutrition, parkinson, parkinson's disease, pin-down, recent-study, recent-years, the-exact
Why do we love coffee when it is so bitter?
Scientists have found a genetic link that explains why some people love the bitter taste of coffee. The findings might also offer clues to disease risks.
December 22, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: bitter, findings-might, genetic-link, love-the-bitter, nutrition, nutrition / diet, oncalldiets, people-love, the-bitter
What were the most intriguing medical studies of 2018?
As 2018 slowly but surely draws to a close, we give you an overview of some of the most read and thought-provoking medical research of this year.
December 21, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: diet, medical-research, nutrition, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, the-most, year
12 foods to boost brain function
The diet can have a significant impact on the brain’s function. A brain-healthy diet, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can boost memory and learning while staving off neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Here, we look at the evidence for some of the best brain foods.
December 19, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: alzheimer, brain, evidence, fatty-acids, learning-while, nutrition, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, such-as-alzheimer, the-best, the-brain, the-evidence
What is bowel obstruction?
A bowel obstruction occurs when something blocks part of the small or large intestine. This blockage can be a serious problem if it is left untreated, so a person should speak to a doctor if they experience any of the symptoms
December 19, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: blockage, left-untreated, nutrition, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, person-should, serious-problem, small-or-large, symptoms, the-causes, these-symptoms, treatment-options
What are the best cornstarch substitutes?
People can use cornstarch in cooking to thicken and stabilize foods.
December 19, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: cornstarch-substitutes, include-wheat, nutrition, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, on call diets, rice-flour
How can I balance my hormones?
There are many ways to help balance hormones, including managing stress and maintaining healthful sleep, exercise, and dietary habits.
December 18, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: balance-hormones, endocrinology, healthful-sleep, help-balance, including-managing, natural-ways, nutrition, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com