Health organizations have been very thorough when it comes to warning people about the dangers of mercury in certain fish—but that’s not the only so-called...
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What Do Antioxidants Do for Us?
We hear a lot about the benefits of antioxidants, especially to combat free radicals, the source of unhealthy oxidative stress. But what do all those...
Healthy Treats From the Fancy Food Show
Every summer, the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show previews new foods before they reach supermarket shelves. Bottom Line food expert Linda Gassenheimer tells us about her...
Weight Loss Without Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs
You know that fiber creates a healthy gut microbiome and helps regulate blood sugar and remove cholesterol from your bloodstream. But there’s something unique about...
Why We Eat Even When We’re Not Hungry—and How to Stop
Do you sometime wonder, Why do I eat when I’m not hungry? Well, hunger isn’t the only reason we eat. Sometimes we eat as a...
How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?
How many ounces of water should you drink a day? You likely have heard that you should drink eight eight-ounce cups a day. Reality: That...
What Are the Healthiest Nuts to Keep in Your Diet?
The good news is that you can’t really go wrong with nuts—they are tasty and, for the most part, very good for you. But with...
Foods That Can Lower Your Anxiety
It is no surprise that the food we eat affects our mood. That’s not just because consuming favorite comfort foods makes us happy, it’s because...
Is Snacking Your Weight-Loss Downfall?
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....
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...
