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Is Gluten Linked to Mental Health? An Overview for Students Earning a Nutrition Diploma

While “gluten-free” might be known to some as simply a trendy diet within the health community (Borchard, 2016), there may be more merits to a gluten-free diet than many are aware of. In the Western world, wheat products are the primary source of carbohydrates in the general population’s diet...
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Are Energy Drinks Harmful? Research for Students Enrolled in Nutritionist School

Energy drinks, offered as an alternative to caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea, are formulated to make us feel more alert and more energized. The idea of an ultra-caffeinated drink is appealing to those who work long hours, play sports, or are just in need of some extra energy to get through...
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Are Liquid Diets and Cleanses Safe? Details for Those Seeking a Nutrition Diploma

Liquid diets and cleanses, typically referred to as “detox” diets, have become increasingly popular over time—often linked to the desire of living healthy lifestyles or losing weight. The United States’ National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health defines “detoxification”...
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A Look at Foods That Improve the Gut Microbiome for Students in Nutritionist School

Our intestines contain trillions of living microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses (Robertson, 2017). Collectively, these microorganisms are known as the gut microbiome. While some of these microorganisms—also referred to as microbiota or microbes (Harvard.edu, 2020)—are essential...
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Understanding the Connection Between Emotion and Eating at Nutritionist College

Comfort eating is a real phenomenon, and can in many instances make us feel good in the moment without any ill effect. While the occasional consumption of comfort food can be harmless and even positive for our sense of wellbeing, the habit of turning to food for any reason other than fulfilling...
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The Impacts of a Typical Western Diet and How a Nutritionist Program Can Help

One expertnotes that “over the past century, we’ve seen the incidence of chronic diseases go up dramatically in western culture, and that’s due to changes in our lifestyle, diet, and environment” (Thrasybule 2018). If the interactions between overall health and nutrition interest you, a...
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