Four “Unhealthy” Foods…Redeemed
Butter is an artery-clogging demon and potatoes are the enemy of weight loss, right? Well, that’s what we’ve been led to believe for the past several decades. But the more we see...
Nutrition
What foods should you be eating? Nutrition refers to eating the right kinds of food for a healthy lifestyle. Learn about healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods you may be eating.
The Many Benefits of Fermented Foods
Bacteria have long had a reputation as “bad guys” that do nothing but cause infection and illness. But in reality, disease-causing bacteria represent only a small proportion of the actual bacteria in...
Mediterranean Diet Prevents Brain Aging
As we advance in age, we may think that forgetfulness just comes with the territory. But in reality, memory loss—and especially dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease—aren’t “normal” parts of aging. The lifestyle...
Food Addiction: A Very Real Problem
Now that we are firmly into the New Year, you may be analyzing your eating habits a bit more than usual. And you may notice that you find certain food positively irresistible—so...
Four Important Benefits of Coconuts
Most people have very strong opinions about coconut. They either love it or absolutely hate it. But regardless of how you feel, research is showing that coconut may have some pretty impressive...
How Protein Aids in Satiety and Weight Loss
Protein has long been considered the go-to supplement by weightlifters and bodybuilders to increase muscle mass. But the more we learn about this macronutrient, the clearer it becomes that protein’s benefits extend...
Ancient Grains Enhance Your Nutrition
In the wild, wheat, corn, and rice plants used to be scattered across meadows and marshes, bearing varied, rich-colored seeds. Today, their domesticated versions are intensely cultivated cash crops that produce mountains...
Setting the Record Straight on Farmed Fish
Both tilapia (the fastest growing and most widely farmed fish on the planet) and catfish have low concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and very high ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids....
Choosing the Right Eating Plan
Navigating the world of diets can make anyone’s head spin. Low-this, low-that, eat-this, but none-of-that. What works? What’s a gimmick? With this, my goal is to help answer questions and clear up...
Protect Your Heart With Fiber
For years, fiber has been the “butt” of jokes due to its ability to keep you “regular.” But now, strong research shows that fiber has benefits well beyond the bathroom. In fact,...
