Nutrition Archives • Cathe Friedrich

Is Raw Milk Healthier?

July 19, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

A common perception is that raw milk is healthier than milk that’s pasteurized. Pasteurization is the process that manufacturers use to kill bacteria and mold in milk before they package into cartons and containers. The goal of pasteurization is to reduce the risk of food poisoning or infection from drinking…

Is Vitamin D from the Sun the Same as Vitamin D from Food?

July 5, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

How much of the sunshine vitamin are you getting? One way to meet your body’s vitamin D requirements is to get sun exposure for at least 10 minutes most days of the week. But that doesn’t always work out. You may work a full-time job that keeps you indoors most…

Truth or Myth: Oxalates Are Bad for You

July 5, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

There’s no shortage of controversy in the field of nutrition. No wonder! It’s not an exact science and many studies show an association between two things but can’t show causation - that A causes B. For this, we need randomized, controlled, double-blind trials, a type of study that’s costly and…

Why Supplements Can’t Match the Health Benefits of Real Food

June 28, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Nutritional supplements are skyrocketing in popularity as people seek ways to compensate for deficiencies in their diet and lower the risk of future health problems. No wonder! Up to 80% of chronic health problems have a strong diet and lifestyle component. With the poor quality of the American diet, people…

Can the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Your Ability to Concentrate?

June 28, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Fat is one of the three macronutrients that your body uses for energy. Plus, you need a certain amount of fat in your diet to get two essential fatty acids called alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid that your body needs but can’t make. Decades ago, dietary got a bad rap…

How Much Protein Should You Consume with Each Meal?

June 7, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

It’s not a major source of energy except during times of starvation or long-duration exercise, but you need protein nevertheless. In fact, many components in your body from enzymes that run cellular reactions to body parts, like bones, muscles, skin, and organs are made of protein. With regard to exercise…

5 Downsides to Eating Fermented Vegetables

May 31, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Fermented foods are popular due to the obsession with having a healthy gut microbiome. No wonder! The gut microbiome is the focus of a multitude of research into what role it plays in health and vitality. Why are the bacteria in your gut important? The trillions of tiny critters that…

5 Surprising Facts about Strawberries that Explain Their Health Benefits

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Strawberries are “berry” tasty and excellent for your health too. You can buy these luscious orbs fresh at your local supermarket or, even better, at a farmer’s market or a pick-your-own strawberry farm. Another option is to buy frozen berries. They have the advantage of having a longer shelf life…

Do Dehydrated, Frozen, or Canned Fruits and Vegetables Contain More Pesticides?

May 24, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Eating a healthy diet means making nutrient-dense food choices that are low in sugar and as unrefined as possible, but when you choose produce you have another variable to consider, pesticides. Fruits and vegetables grown in a conventional manner are sprayed with chemicals to deter pests. It is not clear…

5 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Help Curb Hunger

May 24, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

There are lots of reasons people overeat and genuine hunger is only one of them. Some eat to calm their emotions or out of boredom rather than to boost their energy reserves. However, some people feel hungry and reach for a snack after a meal because they eat the wrong…