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I want to eat five cups of fruits and vegetables a day, but I have…

I want to eat five cups of fruits and vegetables a day, but I have…

The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating…

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Why can’t I find vitamin C on most Nutrition Facts labels? Who decides which vitamins…

What was once a simple decision between whole, low-fat, or skim milk, the list of…

More than 100 million Americans have hypertension (HT), and almost half a million deaths annually…

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With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger…

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The word “cholesterol” usually has a negative connotation, but it’s not all bad. In fact,…

Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for baking, take…

The COVID-19 epidemic laid bare some stark realities about nutrition in the United States: our…

Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…

Vitamin D Levels Not Associated with COVID-19 Infection While earlier studies had suggested low blood…

Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality Researchers based in Italy wanted to know if ultra-processed convenience foods…

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but research suggests that the…
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Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually…

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say…

Exercise has the power to restore function, reduce and possibly eliminate the need for some…

The COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered restaurants resulted in many more people preparing their meals, but…

Many people struggle with weight loss, sometimes for their entire lives. One plausible reason is…

More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of…

Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Popcorn is a natural whole grain that contains healthy fiber, is low in saturated fat…

You’ve probably heard advice to avoid processed food—but not all processing is a bad thing….

The American Heart Association may have found a fountain of youth: In a study, participants…

Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

Salads are a great choice for consuming a wide selection of nutrients at one time….

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans isn’t sugarcoating its recommendation for reducing added sugar intake….

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Starting the day with a nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast is ideal. But many of us don’t…

While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…

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