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Is Organic Produce Healthier Than Conventional?
Read More: Is Organic Produce Healthier Than Conventional?Fresh produce has been the top-selling category of organically grown food since the organic food industry started becoming available in retail, with almost half of all fruits and veggies sold in the United States being organically grown. And although organic produce tends to cost more than conventionally grown options, the demand doesn’t appear to be…
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Are Eggs Healthy or Not? It’s Complicated.
Read More: Are Eggs Healthy or Not? It’s Complicated.The perfect balance of good taste, diversity of nutrients and affordability makes the humble egg a staple in many of our diets. And with food prices continually rising, expect more people to be considering using eggs as a backbone for more than just breakfast. But are you doing your health any favors when you slide…
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6 Nutrients to Prioritize as You Age
Read More: 6 Nutrients to Prioritize as You AgeYou already know the importance of eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet. It not only gives you the energy you need to carry on with your day, but also keeps your bones strong, supports your muscles, boosts your immunity and lowers your risk of a myriad of diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even certain cancers,…
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Study Finds Nordic Diet Improves Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Read More: Study Finds Nordic Diet Improves Cholesterol and Blood SugarWhat is a Nordic diet and why has it been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol? In short, it’s a lifestyle that focuses on locally-sourced foods in the Nordic countries — Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Some of the main ingredients within a…
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These Diet Changes May Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
Read More: These Diet Changes May Add Years to Your Life, Study FindsA recent study published in PLOS Medicine estimates that you could add more than a decade to your life expectancy by making simple changes to the typical Western diet, which is often laden with pre-packaged foods, refined grains, red and processed meats, fried foods and tons of sugar. The study pulled data from several other…
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6 Health Gimmicks That Can Derail Your Progress
Read More: 6 Health Gimmicks That Can Derail Your ProgressThere are probably certain sayings or rules you’ve heard since childhood that have influenced the way in which you approach your health. But are they even true? Health gimmicks, as they’re referred to, are essentially novel ideas or devices that have been marketed to give quick and unbelievable results that usually play off a pain…
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Can You Really Boost Your Metabolism?
Read More: Can You Really Boost Your Metabolism?When most of us think about metabolism, we associate it to weight — if you’re looking to boost your metabolism, it’s often with the goal of weight loss in mind. While it’s true that metabolism is a factor that influences weight loss or gain, that’s hardly its only function. Put simply, your metabolism is the…
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5 Foods Dietitians Say You Should Avoid — and What to Eat Instead
Read More: 5 Foods Dietitians Say You Should Avoid — and What to Eat InsteadAs humans living in the 21st century, our options are almost limitless in almost every category — especially when it comes to food. While our ancestors used to have to forage and hunt for every meal, we can simply stop at a fast-food joint, a convenience store or the grocery store to pick up whatever…
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Could “Exercise in a Pill” Become a Reality One Day?
Read More: Could “Exercise in a Pill” Become a Reality One Day?Exercise in a pill sounds pretty good, right? Well, while there is no pill that will substitute a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine just yet, a recent study has scientists wondering, “What if?” Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) found that physical exercise results in specific molecular signals that could potentially be taken in…
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Ask the Nutritionist: Vitamin D Deficiency, Afternoon Snacks and the Latest Allergen
Read More: Ask the Nutritionist: Vitamin D Deficiency, Afternoon Snacks and the Latest AllergenWhether you avoid the sun for fear of skin cancer or find vitamin- D-rich foods unappealing (think: herring, sardines, catfish and cod liver oil), you might need to up your dose of D. Nearly 40 percent of American adults are D-deficient and may experience slow wound healing, chronic fatigue, frequent illness, depression, muscle pain, hair…
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These Top Nutrition Trends Are Going to Be Everywhere in 2022
Read More: These Top Nutrition Trends Are Going to Be Everywhere in 2022We’ve seen different diets, food trends and plenty of nutrition fads ebb and flow over the last few decades, but what can you expect to see saturating your feeds in 2022? According to the latest What’s Trending in Nutrition survey released by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian, a study that looked at the responses of…
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Health News Roundup: Fall 2021
Read More: Health News Roundup: Fall 2021The Fido Factor When the pressure’s on, chilling with your dog might help: Researchers at Washington State University found that students who have pet therapy dogs improved their planning and thinking skills over a four-week period. The sessions helped the students relax and rebound from feeling overwhelmed and sharpened their ability to concentrate more effectively…
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Can You Take All Your Supplements at One Time?
Read More: Can You Take All Your Supplements at One Time?Most of us try to get our fair share of nutrients from our diet alone, but it’s not uncommon to have trouble getting your fill. In fact, research has shown that as many as 90 percent of the U.S. population has a diet lacking in at least one type of dietary nutrient. That may be…
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Healthy On-The-Go Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up
Read More: Healthy On-The-Go Snacks to Keep Your Energy UpOxygen Ambassador Amelia Ricci has her hands — and her plate — full most of the time, and the holidays only add to her busy schedule. As a certified fitness expert, Pilates and yoga trainer, IFBB bikini competitor and mother of two, Ricci is alway moving. Therefore, she knows the importance of staying fed and…
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Why Your Phone May Be Affecting Your Nutrition
Read More: Why Your Phone May Be Affecting Your NutritionResearch published in Physiology and Behavior found that using a smartphone while eating meant a 15 percent increase in the total number of calories ingested. People who spent more than two hours a day on their smartphones were less likely to eat fruits and vegetables, and those who spent more than five hours a day…
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Research News Roundup: Summer 2021
Read More: Research News Roundup: Summer 2021In each issue of Oxygen, we round up the latest in health news to keep you up-to-date. Here’s the need-to-know research from our summer issue. Intermittent Fasting: Yay nor Nay? Runners lost about 2 pounds without sacrificing athletic performance after eight weeks of intermittent fasting (eating within an eight-hour window every day), according to research done by…
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The Athlete’s Guide to Vitamin D
Read More: The Athlete’s Guide to Vitamin DVitamin D is best known for its role in building and maintaining bones, and in the past couple of years, it has taken center stage because of its anti-inflammatory capacity and role in boosting immunity. But this essential nutrient wears many more functional hats, especially when it comes to athletes. “Vitamin D helps the body…
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Ask the Nutritionist: Common Deficiencies, Quality Snacks and a 7-Day Challenge
Read More: Ask the Nutritionist: Common Deficiencies, Quality Snacks and a 7-Day ChallengeWhat Are the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies? Though more prevalent in developing countries, nutrient deficiencies do exist in America. Limited and/or imbalanced food diversity and restricted food groups are frequent reasons for missing nutrients. Here are the most common deficiencies in the U.S.* 1. Iron Menstruating women, vegetarians, vegans and young children are most at…
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Lacking This Vitamin? It May Be Wrecking Your Workout
Read More: Lacking This Vitamin? It May Be Wrecking Your WorkoutYou try your best to eat whole, clean foods, but even if your diet is plentiful in fruits and vegetables, you might be missing out on one key vitamin. According to a study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism and conducted by Oregon State University, active people lacking vitamin B…
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Nutrition News Roundup: Summer 2021
Read More: Nutrition News Roundup: Summer 2021Here’s the latest in nutrition research to keep you at the top of your game both in and outside of the gym. Here, Here for Hesperidin It might not be familiar, but hesperidin is a flavonoid compound found in citrus fruit, which can be of benefit to athletes. A new study published in Antioxidants suggests…
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Study Reveals Diet Habits That Might Hurt Mental Well-Being
Read More: Study Reveals Diet Habits That Might Hurt Mental Well-BeingIt goes without saying that the foods you fuel your body with affect the way you look and feel. In fact, any trainer will tell you that staying consistent with good nutrition is even more important than exercise when it comes to your physique goals. What’s more, recent research from Binghamton University in New York…
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The Benefits of Omega-3s for Athletes
Read More: The Benefits of Omega-3s for AthletesOmega-3s are a powerhouse nutrient, and many studies have shown they can improve mood, boost cardiovascular health and protect vision, and may even protect against heart disease, diabetes, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and asthma in children. Conversely, an omega-3 deficiency has been associated with anxiety and depression. But what exactly are “omega-3s,” and just…
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Sipping on Electrolytes, Not Water Alone, Might Keep Cramps at Bay
Read More: Sipping on Electrolytes, Not Water Alone, Might Keep Cramps at BayThere’s a lot to love about working out. Whether you’re in it for the physical benefits or to maintain your sanity, there’s a lot to be gained from getting your sweat on. But one common side effect that isn’t so great? Muscle cramps. It’s a tale as old as time: There you are, drop-setting at…
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Nutrition News Roundup: Spring 2021
Read More: Nutrition News Roundup: Spring 2021Here’s the latest in nutrition news to keep you at the top of your diet game, plus a seven-day challenge to tackle if your nutrition regimen could use a refresher. An A+ for Artichokes Though they’re funny-looking, artichokes are a nutritional powerhouse, with plenty of Vitamins C and K, Folate and Magnesium. They also contain…
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Health News Roundup: Spring 2021
Read More: Health News Roundup: Spring 2021Toasted, Inside and Out According to a study from the University of Arizona, tanning beds might increase your risk for endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 10 percent of women worldwide. Endometriosis is understudied and not well-understood, says Leslie McFarland, ScD, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the university’s Mel & Enid Zuckerman College…
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Ask the Nutritionist: Should I Be Concerned About Arsenic in Rice?
Read More: Ask the Nutritionist: Should I Be Concerned About Arsenic in Rice?Question: Should I be concerned about arsenic in rice? Maybe. Arsenic is a toxic element that can lead to cancer and cardiovascular disease with long-term exposure, and full transparency: It is in nearly everything you eat and drink in tiny amounts. Inorganic arsenic, found in rocks, earth and water, is the most toxic form, but…
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Low-FODMAP Foods for Runners
Read More: Low-FODMAP Foods for RunnersIf you’re a runner, you probably know that uh-oh feeling that makes you dash for the nearest bathroom (or bush!). Bloating and stomach cramps can sideline even the best of us at times. However, a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that consuming low FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide and polyol) foods curbed these symptoms in…
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Nutrition News Round-Up: Winter 2021
Read More: Nutrition News Round-Up: Winter 2021Five Fab Foods for Sore Muscles Limping after leg day? Accelerate recovery by eating these foods with pain-relieving properties. For the best rest, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods that can cause heartburn several hours before retiring for the night. Sweet potatoes help restore glycogen, which is needed to initiate muscle tissue repair. Salmon has tons…
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How to Conquer Stress Eating
Read More: How to Conquer Stress EatingBreak your coping mechanism that sends you straight to the fridge. Your job, family commitments and other stresses collide into a great big bundle of stress. Forty-three percent of Americans say stress causes them to either overeat or choose unhealthy foods, according to a poll done by the American Psychological Association. “Food and the act…
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Food Guide for Sustainability
Read More: Food Guide for SustainabilityMake meals that have less impact on the environment in six easy steps. You’ve already made recycling a lifelong habit, you proudly reject single-use plastic straws and bottles on the daily, and you carpool or take public transportation whenever possible — if Earth could talk, it would thank you profusely for doing your part to…
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Drink Cold Water, Burn Calories
Read More: Drink Cold Water, Burn CaloriesYour go-to glass of hydration may help you shed extra pounds. In the summer, drinking cold water to cool off is a no-brainer, but recent research shows that it also can temporarily boost metabolism up to 40 percent. A cold water habit could help you loose 5 pounds a year. Drinking 48 ounces of cold water daily can cause you…
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Your Brain on Cheese
Read More: Your Brain on CheeseAccording to research, your cheese addiction is not your fault. According to recent statistics, the average American downs 11 pounds of cheese in a year. That’s a lotta cheddar. But this urge to glut might not (totally) be your fault. According to research, your cheese addiction is not your fault. Cheese contains casein, which has…
