Food & Hydration
Why yo-yo dieting is the toxic diet culture we need to be worried about
Maintaining a healthy weight is important. But yo-yo dieting has detrimental effects and is not the answer.
What do you think? Should every one be eating a plant based diet?
More beans, less beef? Yes! A plant based diet is good for you AND the environment. Check out how to make the swap!
Buy or Bye: Greens Powders
Are greens powders and similar supplements worth the hype? Or are real fruits and veggies the better choice?
Store lettuce in the fridge to avoid E. coli
So why, precisely should you store lettuce in the fridge? To avoid E. coli! Research shows it is more likely to be contaminated.
Gut Microbiome Composition Tied to Athletic Performance
Gut microbiome health is everywhere and for good reason! It can even have an impact on your physical or athletic performance.
Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health
What’s a nitrate and why do you need it? Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health. Find out which vegetables are best.
Want a healthier diet that still tastes great? Go bigger on spices and herbs.
Grab those herbs and spices! Research shows it’s possible to maintain flavor without the excess of saturated fat, sugar and salt.
Decoding and Dismissing Diet Culture: A Call to Action
What is a “diet culture” and why is it so bad for us? Read how to combat the toxic diet culture in our society.
Understanding Obesity Medications and the Role of Exercise
Obesity medications are a hot topic. But how does exercise play into their use and their effectiveness? Read on to find out!
Recipe of the Month – Sweet Potato Fish Cakes with Red Sauce
Omega-3s have so many health benefits! Check out this recipe for Sweet Potato Fish Cakes to reap the benefits!
Why Wine Causes Headaches
A study reports that they may have found the culprit behind wine headaches. And it ain’t the sulfites, but a flavanol called quercetin.
Nutrients in Leafy Greens
According to a study that measured nutrient density, the top five foods with the highest nutrients were all leafy greens.
Recipe: Oat Sweet Potato Chili
Beans and oats are well-endowed with fiber giving this bowl of sweet potato chili the power to bestow various health benefits.
Non-Caloric Sweeteners and Gut Health
The use of non-caloric sweeteners may help some people with weight loss, but the ingredients may not be benign for the microbiome of the gut.
Snacking and Weight Gain From Calories
It appears that many people might be snacking their way to unwanted weight gain and worsening health by piling on more calories.
Food Tracking: How Much Is Enough?
Good news for on and off-trackers: a study in Obesity finds that compulsive food tracking is not needed to achieve meaningful weight loss.
Food Costs on the Rise
The USDA’s analysis demonstrates the impact rising food costs are having on how much we are spending to feed ourselves.
Ultraprocessed Food Ads Play on Our Emotions
Ultraprocessed food ads on TV and social media may trigger your emotions, making you believe you’ll be happier if you eat them.
A New Study on Protein Timing
A study challenges the persistent narrative around protein timing that extra grams of protein consumed over a certain amount go to waste.
Eating Comfort Food for Stress Increases Cravings
When people combine stress with calorie-dense “comfort food”, it can spark brain changes that heighten cravings for poor-quality foods.