As stated in a previous post, we all have cancer cells in our body. However, there are some foods you can eat that can slow the growth of cancer cells. Of course, we are not discounting modern cancer treatments like chemo and radiation that have helped many patients enter remission. But including these antioxidant rich foods in […]
Vitamins and minerals are essential to our health. We need them for normal cell growth, function and development. Vitamins can be grouped into two categories: fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body’s fatty tissue – these are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins must be absorbed by the […]
We can’t reiterate it enough – it’s so important to us that our recommendations and calculations in the Nutrino app are science based and personalized. One of our core values is that we don’t base our recommendations on counting calories. It’s what makes Nutrino Nutrino, and we’re really proud of that. We also want you to […]
The wait is over. Nutrino for Android is finally here! If you’re a proud Android device user, you’re in luck. Following the success of our iOS digital nutritionist, we’re extremely proud to announce that Nutrino is available for Android devices! Android users can now use Nutrino to help navigate the world of conflicting nutritional adivce. We’ve […]
Nutrino Inc. and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of the Nutrino App Powered by Watson (Nutrino App) to provide expectant mothers with real-time science-based, personalized and contextual nutrition advice. The Nutrino App combines Nutrino’s nutrition insights platform with Watson’s natural language capability and deep question and answer capability to offer personalized meal recommendations […]
I’ve been surrounded by vegetarians my whole life. I lived with two vegetarians for two years, and was the sole meat eater in the house. My best friend in college fluctuated between a slim-jim eating omnivore to a strict vegan who ordered celery sticks and hummus at sports bars known for wings and mozzarella sticks. […]
It never fails. No matter what I do to stay strong through the magic of Halloween, I find myself eating half a bag of candy corn, sneaking candy from my little relatives and family friends (and digging into my own personal stash of Halloween that I selflessly decided to keep rather than distribute and contribute […]
Disclaimer: Our new custom diet feature allows you to set the percentage of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) in your diet. We always recommend consulting with a physician before beginning a new diet. In light of our newest custom diet feature, we decided to give you a complete guide to following common high and low […]
Nuts are packed with nutrients, but they are also packed with calories and fat. For example, only 14 walnut halves have 185 calories and 83% of their calories come from fat. Many people who are dieting choose to avoid nuts exactly for this reason. Lots of calories, lots of fat, so they are fattening, right? […]
Stress has an adverse affect on our health. When we are stressed out, the body produces several hormones, including the notorious ‘stress hormone’ cortisol. Cortisol increases blood sugar levels and suppresses the immune system. Long-term high levels of cortisol often cause abdominal fat to accumulate, elevate blood pressure and may even cause blood sugar imbalance. Stress […]