It used to be simple. Sticking to a low-fat diet was the healthy way to eat. As we have learned more about types of fats...
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Vegetables, Fruits…And Vegetables That Are Fruits
The second most commonly consumed vegetable in the United States is … a fruit. Americans eat around 12.7 pounds of tomatoes per capita each year,...
I Accidentally Ate Before a Fasting Blood Test: What Now?
At your annual wellness check, your doctor ordered a comprehensive metabolic panel and instructed you to not eat before having your blood drawn. Unfortunately, before...
Microplastics in Food, Water, and Your Brain
A worrisome new study in Nature Medicine showed that microplastics are increasingly accumulating in the brain. The average amount of microplastics found in the recent...
Top 10 Worst Foods for High Cholesterol
The top 10 worst foods for high cholesterol are usually higher in fat and sugar then they are in cholesterol. There was a time when...
Brown Rice vs. White Rice
For about 3.5 billion people in 20 countries, rice is the main part of their diet. There are thousands of varieties of rice around the...
Is Gatorade Good for You? What You Should Know
Gatorade is a brand name for a sports drink that was created to help football players at the University of Florida (the Florida Gators) rehydrate...
Intermittent Fasting Schedules: What You Should Know
With all the reports about the effectiveness of an intermittent fasting schedule for weight loss along with other benefits, you may be surprised to learn...
How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
We all know that we gain weight when we eat too many calories, but you may be wondering, How many calories should I eat a...
Thinking About Starting an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
We know that inflammation is at the heart of many conditions, including cardiovascular, autoimmune and neurological diseases, and even cancer. There are varied reasons people...
Supplements That Boost Medication Effectiveness
Many over-the-counter supplements can affect the way your medications work. They can change how you absorb, metabolize, or excrete drugs, which can alter the potency...
Kick the Sugar Habit
What happens when you eat less sugar Studies show that when you reduce sugar, you reduce systemic inflammation, thought to be at the root of...
