You probably have a general sense that snacks, like most things in the American diet, have been supersized—but you may not realize by how much....
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Weight Loss Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs like Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Trulicity (dulaglutide) belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. They started off as...
Heart-Healthy Diet
Frightening news: The American Heart Association recently released a report stating that by 2050, at least six out of 10 Americans will have some type...
How Much Sodium Is Too Much?
Following a low-sodium diet and tracking daily sodium intake have traditionally been priorities mainly for people who suffer from high blood pressure. But recent research...
New Science on the Dangers of Processed Foods
By now, you’ve heard it a thousand times—ultra-processed foods are bad for you. There are mountains of studies linking these foods to an alarming array...
Is Dried Fruit Healthy?
We all know that fruit is good for you—but what about when it’s dried? Is freeze-dried fruit healthy…and is there a best dried fruit? The...
The Shroom Boom
As the public grows increasingly health-conscious, mushrooms have moved into more grocery carts than ever. People use them to replace meat in their meals, add...
Are You Getting Too Much Iron?
You breathe more than 20,000 times a day, delivering life-giving oxygen to every cell in your body, but oxygen doesn’t reach the cells by itself....
Healthy Ice Cream
It’s that time of year when there is simply no substitute for a cold, creamy, and velvety-rich dish of ice cream. Unfortunately, ice cream is...
What are Nutrient Dense Foods?
Your life depends on nutrients. The seven major groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and water. They are all essential...
Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years. Probiotic supplements and gut-friendly fermented foods are finding new fans as evidence accumulates that our...
Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist
Most American adults don’t follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which means they’re not getting all of the vitamins and minerals they need to stay...
