Archives 2021

Why is sugar so irresistible?
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Sugar

By Su-Nui Escobar, MS, RDN

There is no doubt; eating sugar can make us feel happy as the reward center in our brain lights up in a similar way as it does when consuming cocaine or opiates. Not surprisingly, we now have research showing the addictive properties of sugar.  For example, a study conducted at ...

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Coffee: Is it Healthy or Not?
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Medical Staff Chatting In Modern Hospital Canteen

By: Nina Talamas, Dietetic Intern

As one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, coffee consumption is second only to water. In spite of this popularity, coffee and its effects on our health are hotly debated in the worlds of medicine and nutrition. Current research has been slowly answering the questions we have concerning ...

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Can Sun Exposure Prevent Diabetes?
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By Joel Exebio, PhD Candidate, dietetic intern, MBRS Fellow, vitamin D expert

The incidence of diabetes has increased dramatically over the last 30 years. It is widely known that Scandinavian countries such as Finland and Sweden have the highest rate of type 1 diabetes in the world due to the limited amount of sunlight ...

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Chicken Tacos with Green Salad and Lime Juice
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Chicken Street Taco's on wood

Chicken Tacos With Green Salad And Lime Juice
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 8 oz raw chicken breast cut in log strips
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic (available at any supermarket or mince your own garlic cloves)
  • 1 cup pre-cut Mexican vegetables (look for the pre-cut onions, green peppers found at produce section of most supermarkets)
  • 1 small ...

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D The Sunshine Vitamin
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D The Sunshine Vitamin

The so-called sunshine vitamin is necessary to regulate calcium metabolism in the body. Vitamin D deficiency will result in blood calcium levels to decline and therefore, a decrease in bone mineral density will occur resulting in osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures.

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D-lightful Almond Crusted Salmon
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Salmon Dinner

By Rebecca Goodrich, MS, dietetic intern

Health benefits:

Salmon is a great source of vitamin D, especially if it is wild. Just 6oz of salmon contains 800 IU of Vitamin D, which is a far greater amount than most other food sources. Additional ingredients in this recipe such as garlic fight against bacterial and viral ...

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