
March 14, 2018 by Kat Villarino, Dietetic Intern
Check out this infographic on antibiotic use in livestock from Dietetic Intern Kat Villarino.
November 28, 2016
The past couple of months have stirred up plenty of emotions across the country - stress, anxiety and anger, to name a few. A therapist in Washington DC has coined the term “Election Stress Disorder” to diagnose his overly anxious, stressed and fearful patients. This disorder is expressed by irritability and resentment to cover up anxiety and a sense of powerlessness. Add to that the stress that comes with preparing for the holidays, and you may be looking for some ways to reduce the stress you feel in a day.
Stress is defined as an internal or external mental, physical or emotional factor that causes physical or mental tension. Anxiety, often following stressful situations, is the fear or nervousness, about what might happen. Symptoms include, fatigue, restlessness, sweating, irritability, abnormal heartbeat and concentration problems. Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced from cholesterol in the adrenal gland that is released during exercise, waking in the morning and during times of acute stress. Over time, excess stress and anxiety can lead to short term skin issues, weight gain, and gastrointestinal issues and long term depression, heart attacks, stroke, hypertension and suppressed immune system.
You should seek medical attention for serious anxiety and depression. However, for those of us feeling increased anxiety because of current events or just the usual day-to-day stress in our lives, there may be ways to add a little more relaxation to you day. Start by doing the things that can help you relax like taking a walk, meditating, listening to music, sweating it out or spending time with loved ones. One expert advises that cooling off may help...placing an ice pack or cold rag over your forehead or eyes tells your brain to slow down, which slows down your body chemistry and reabsorbs stress hormones into your blood stream.
Chef Jose Andres said, “I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, to transport you to other places, and I wanted to be a part of that.” Because food and nutrition are our specialties we wanted to share some foods that may help decrease your stress levels:
And lastly, it would also be a good idea to go easy on caffeine and sweets when you feel the most stressed, especially if you know they make you more jittery.
April 20, 2018 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist
Do you really know what's in your protein powder? Allison discusses a recent report that examined contamination in this dietary supplement and discusses whether protein powders are a necessary addition to our diets.
March 19, 2018 by Kat Villarino, Dietetic Intern
Dietetic Intern Kat Villarino covers why watercress is such a nutrient powerhouse and shares how you can incorporate more of it into your diet. Check out her infographic!
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