Nutrition Archives • Cathe Friedrich

Is All Coffee Equally Healthy?

May 19, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

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Did you know that at one-time coffee was thought to be unhealthy? Decades ago, health care professionals might have warned patients that coffee increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatic cancer and to watch how much you drink. However, it later came to light that researchers didn’t adequately control…

New Research Shows Why We Shouldn’t Overdo the Protein Powder

May 12, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

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Protein powder is popular because it’s a super quick and convenient way to get this important macronutrient. The amino acids that makeup protein primarily have a structural role and are only a secondary energy source during periods of starvation or intense exercise. You also need a certain amount of protein…

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5 Classes of Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables that Have Anti-Cancer Activity

May 6, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

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“Eat your fruits and vegetables.” How many times have you heard that? But there’s truth to those words. You SHOULD munch on veggies and fruits. One reason is that plant-based foods contain natural compounds called phytochemicals that help cells behave better. In other words, these compounds may help tame the…

Should You Worry about the Oxalates in Green, Leafy Vegetables?

April 28, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

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Green, leafy vegetables are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can put on the table. In fact, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stratified foods based on their nutrient density per calorie, watercress, Chinese cabbage, and chard topped the list. All are green, leafy vegetables that have…

6 Healthy Foods You’re Eating Incorrectly

April 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

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You can’t go wrong eating a whole food diet, especially if you include lots of plant-based options. Fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense foods that are also packed with phytochemicals that have health benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. What you might not realize is that HOW you eat food…

If You Eat a Vegan Diet, Here’s What You Need to Know about Protein

March 31, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

The interest in vegan diets is growing. Do a search on Google trends and you’ll see the number of searches has risen over time and the growth is steady, unlike other more faddish diets that climb in interest like a trendy, overhyped stock and falls just as quickly. In contrast,…

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How Much Protein Can You Absorb at One Time?

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks of muscle tissue. Our muscles need amino acids from protein to repair muscle fibers after a workout and to build new muscle. How much do you need if you’re physically active? The protein requirement for an athlete or physically active person is higher…

Can Supplementing with Collagen Enhance Muscle Hypertrophy?

March 31, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Protein supplies the amino acids that muscles need to repair and grow. That’s important for enhancing your physique but also for general health. Muscles repair after a workout but they also undergo constant turnover. Damaged proteins are broken down and new, healthier proteins synthesized to take their place. Without these…

Is Consuming the RDA of Specific Vitamins and Minerals Enough for Optimal Health?

March 24, 2019April 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

If you’ve read a nutrition label, you may have noticed the label states how much of a vitamin or mineral is in each serving of that food. Beside it is listed a %DV or % daily value. This tells what percentage of the recommended daily value that serving provides. For…

5 Ways a Mediterranean Diet Lowers the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

March 3, 2019April 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

It’s one of the most diverse diets in the world. The Mediterranean diet offers variety but also a multitude of potential health benefits. In fact, some of the longest living populations in the world eat a traditional Mediterranean diet. What’s more, evidence suggests that eating Mediterranean style lowers the risk…