Nutricise Dr

05/04/2023

Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.

05/03/2023

Sometimes you just have to. Here’s what to keep in mind.

05/03/2023

Dr JoAnn Manson highlights recent research indicating that vitamin D isn't the cure-all that people hoped it would be.

05/03/2023

We are learning more and more about the importance of the microbiome and the links with various diseases. However, the consumer is already bombarded with products, claims and messages about probiotic supplements and foods. This industry is booming, it was worth an estimated 13 billion USD in 2013 an...

07/07/2021

Thinking you need to reach 10,000 steps each day to be healthy? Science says otherwise.

The advice that we take 10,000 steps a day is more a marketing accident than based on science. Taking far fewer may have notable benefits.

07/02/2021

What makes a food an heirloom?

It's spring, and all the rage in the nurseries and farmers markets will be "heirloom" everything: tomatoes, carrots, all kinds of lettuce, strawberries, apples, you name it. But what does "heirloom" mean? Does it taste better? Is it easier (or harder) to grow? I go through it all in my latest EdibleRx post here:
https://cuttothechasenutrition.com/so-what-are-heirloom-fruits-vegetables/

06/21/2021

Good response to a common question.

A gluten-free or grain-free diet can pose risks for someone who is not highly sensitive to gluten. Such a diet is also unlikely to provide benefits.

05/10/2021

Fish oil supplements likely not as healthy as eating fish.

“With heart healthy Omega-3s,” says the label of Nature Made Fish Oil Gummies. Fish oil is big business. Do supplements or drugs that supply EPA, DHA, or both omega-3 fats…

05/10/2021

Using alternative milks? Understand the nutritional differences.

They can be, but in most cases, they should not be considered a nutritional substitute for dairy.

05/06/2021

Yes, at times we eat more. Likely this will balance out as we get back to normal routines.

Don't worry about the "quarantine 15" or pay for expensive diet products. Take small steps and make healthier choices instead.