Why caffeine may limit weight gain
After observing the effect in rats, scientists propose that consuming caffeine can limit weight gain and other adverse effects of a pro-obesity diet.
January 2, 2020 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: adverse, effect, limit-weight, nutrition, observing-the-effect, oncalldiets, other-adverse, scientists-propose
How do fruit and veg reduce colorectal cancer risk?
Researchers may have uncovered how flavonoids may protect against colorectal cancer.
December 26, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: authors-hope, findings, flavonoids-may, nutrition, on call diets, oncalldiets, their-findings, uncovered-how, will-lead
How to stay healthy on Christmas Day
Christmas Day tends to be indulgent. In this feature, we will help you find ways to enjoy yourself without being left feeling too unhealthful.
December 25, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: diet, enjoy-yourself, feature, left-feeling, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, will-help
What are the differences between cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs?
‘Cage-free,’ ‘pasture-raised,’ and ‘free-range’ are all terms that describe egg production methods. They each have differing levels of animal welfare standards. Learn more here.
December 23, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: describe-egg, differing-levels, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, oncalldiets
Dementia: Obesity, but not diet or inactivity, raises risk
New research suggests that it may only be obesity, not a poor diet or lack of physical activity, that contributes to dementia risk.
December 22, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: alzheimer's / dementia, diet, diet-or-lack, nutrition, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, physical-activity, poor-diet, research-suggests
2019 in medical research: What were the top findings?
Another year has come and gone, and we are about to step into a new decade. But what have the past 12 months meant for medical research?
December 21, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: diet, months-meant, nutrition, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, past, the-past, year
Processed meat and cancer link depends on nitrite content
The strength of evidence linking processed meats to colorectal cancer depends on whether the products contain nitrites, according to a recent review.
December 20, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: depends-on-whether, evidence-linking, nutrition, nutritional counseling, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, processed-meats, products, products-contain
Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes
New research finds an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of type 2 diabetes and lays out a few possible explanations for this link.
December 19, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: between-ultra-processed, diet, few-possible, lays-out, nutrition, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldiets, research-finds, risk, the-risk
What is a heavy metal detox?
Certain foods and medications can help remove excess heavy metals from the body. This article looks at the effectiveness, benefits, and risks of a heavy metal detox.
December 16, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: article, body, diet, effectiveness, from-the-body, heavy-metal, heavy-metals, nutrition, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, remove-excess, the-effectiveness
Keto diet: 1-week meal plan and tips
Keto diets are high in fat and protein. Read on for a week-long keto meal plan, information on the best foods to eat, and some diet tips.
December 13, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: meal-plan, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, oncalldiets, the-best, week-long-keto