March 12, 2018
By uclahealth 
Vegetables, fruits and nuts are loaded with nutrition and vitamins. Because they are raw, none of the vitamins get lost during cooking. But are there raw foods we should avoid? The main concern with eating raw (uncooked or unpasteurized) foods is food poisoning. Pasteurization is a process that uses heat to destroy bacteria in foods. […]
Tags: E. coli, foodborne bacteria, foodborne illness, listeria, nutrition, raw foods, salmonella, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, uncooked, unpasteurized, vitamins
February 8, 2018
Talking to someone close about a touchy topic: weight gain
By Ryan Hatoum 
When a loved one or partner keeps gaining weight, concerns about their health may make us wonder: should I say something? And if you do, what’s the best way to broach the subject without hurt feelings or a fight? Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, a physician with the Risk Factor Obesity Weight Management Program at UCLA Health, […]
Tags: BMI, body composition, Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, fat, healthy diet, nutrition, obesity, overweight, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, weight, weight loss
October 1, 2017
How does food influence chronic inflammation?
By uclahealth
Eating the right foods can help you avoid chronic inflammation, a process in the body that can lead to health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, asthma and some forms of cancer. What is inflammation? “Inflammation is a part of our immune response,” says Zhaoping Li, MD, director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. […]
Tags: carbohydrates, chronic inflammation, clinical nutrition, healthy eating, inflammation, MD, nutrition, overconsumption, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, Zhaoping Li
May 19, 2016
Kiwi the super fruit: Good nutrition comes in small packages
By uclahealth
By Vijaya Surampudi MD, MS When it comes to fruit, we often go with what we know: apples, oranges, bananas, berries and such. However, there are many fruits that are popular in Asian and European countries that may not be as regularly consumed in the United States and deserve their shot at our tables. Take […]
Tags: Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, fruits, healthy eating, kiwifruit, Nutrient, super fruit, superfruit, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, weight loss, weight management
