Nutrition Unscrambled Blog
Nutrition Spotlight: The Phosphorus Factor in End-Stage Renal Disease
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) causes kidney function to be severely limited or non-existent and occurs most often in people with diabetes or chronic hypertension. Due to limited renal function, nutrients such as phosphorus are not properly eliminated from the body and excessive phosphorus intake can contribute to what is known as renal osteodystrophy.1 For …
ENC Research Pipeline Previewed at EB and Highlighted Post Conference
At the recent Experimental Biology meetings in Boston, the results of two studies were presented that might change the way folks use or recommend eggs in the future. In one study, conducted in Dr. Maria Luz-Fernandez’s lab at the University of Connecticut, adult subjects with metabolic syndrome ate a carbohydrate-restricted diet that included three eggs …
Join #EggChat Tuesday, April 23rd 7pm ET – New Protein Research, Recipes, Prizes
The Egg Nutrition Center is partnering with R.D. Rebecca Scritchfield to host a Twitter chat tomorrow in which she will discuss the latest protein research. Visit Rebecca Scritchfield’s blog and see below for more information: Date: Tuesday, April 23 Time: 7-8 p.m. ET /4-5 p.m. Pacific Where: #EggChat and your favorite “chat” platform (e.g. TweetChat.com) …
Inside the Shell: 13 Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Many health professionals recognize the mighty nutrient package of the whole egg and are encouraging their patients and clients to include eggs as part of a diet that focuses on nutrient-rich, whole foods. The high-quality protein in eggs is also becoming more well-known for its satiating effects, which could assist with weight loss and weight …
Dietary Patterns for Cardiometabolic Health: Unscrambling the Guidance Webinar
Join the Egg Nutrition Center and Dr. David Katz of the Yale University Prevention Research Center for a webinar on the important role of dietary patterns in maintaining cardiometabolic health and preventing disease. Dr. Katz will review the latest research on macronutrient composition of the diet and address the evolution of dietary guidance and …
Use ‘Em Up – Ideas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs
As we approach the weekend, you may still have some eggs leftover from last week’s Easter festivities. Time is running out to use them, so why not celebrate Egg Salad Week?! Remember hard-boiled eggs (in their shell) should be used within 7 days of cooking. Try this classic egg salad recipe, or have fun and create …
All-Natural Easter Egg Dye Recipes & Tips
In addition to the great Easter tips that Karen Buch provided earlier this week, we wanted to share some more egg-cellent ideas for decorating your Easter eggs this year. Did you know that you can use spices and common foods to dye eggs naturally? Get creative and resourceful – it’s fun and easy to use …
National Nutrition Month & the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: a Sports RD’s Perspective
Today’s post comes from Dave Ellis, RD, CSCS. Ellis is a sports dietitian, who counsels athletic programs on nutrition and teaches athletes how to eat the right foods on a sensible schedule to fuel performance, prevent muscle cramps, finish strong and recover well. He is also a member of ENC’s Health Professional Advisor panel. Being …
Easter Eggs from Start to Finish!
Learn how to select, hard-cook and decorate Easter eggs. Then, use them to make this delicious recipe for Deviled Eggs. You’ll gain the 13 essential nutrients found in every egg. Are you planning to hard cook, color and hide eggs in celebration of Easter on March 31st? Use these tips to take you through from …
Goodbye February, Hello Nutritious & Delicious March!
Today marks the start of the most nutritious month of the year, National Nutrition Month! Every year for the last 40 years, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) has put an emphasis on promoting positive nutrition messages during National Nutrition Month. The theme for this March is “Eat Right, Your …
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