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Nutrition 101 – Glossary – Q
Quercetin – Definition - Quercetin is a flavonoid phytochemical pigment with antioxidant properties that is found in apples, onions, red wine, tea, and more....
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – P
Paired Testing – Definition – Testing blood sugar (glucose) before and after an activity or event, such as eating or exercise. Relevance – This...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – M
Macula – Definition – A small area in the center of the retina needed for sharp, central vision. The macula is damaged in age-related...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – L
L-theanine – Definition - L-theanine is an amino acid, or protein building block, that is water soluble; it is found in tea and some...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – K
Kaempferol – Definition - Kaempferol is a flavonoid found it tea, apples, Brussels sprouts, onions, leeks, coffee beans and many more foods. Relevance -...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – I
IBS – Definition - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by several symptoms that occur together, including abdominal pain or discomfort...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – D
DASH diet – Definition – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet. It is an eating pattern that emphasizes foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans,...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – C
C-reactive protein - Definition - Made in the liver, C-reactive protein (CRP) is a biomarker that indicates inflammation throughout the body when blood levels...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – B
B6 – Definition - Vitamin B6 is water-soluble vitamin that is involved in more than 100 metabolic enzyme reactions and is found in fish,...
Nutrition 101 – Glossary – A
A1C – Definition – Also called hemoglobin A1C. Reflects average blood sugar (glucose) over the past three months or so. Relevance – The American...