
Sandwich Builders
Sandwiches make delicious and nutritious lunches and even on-the-go breakfasts and simple suppers. What you…

Sandwiches make delicious and nutritious lunches and even on-the-go breakfasts and simple suppers. What you…

Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

The Folklore. The eggplant, also called aubergine, brinjal, and guinea squash, is known for its…

We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…

The thyroid gland may be small, but it’s incredibly important, affecting almost every organ in…

Research on excess body weight and obesity has long been predicated on the fundamental assumption…
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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…

I’ve been a science reporter for 40 years. I’ve wanted to assume that the experts…

Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…
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Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make…
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Gummy vitamins come in different flavors. They are easy to chew and swallow. They taste…

Many Americans take good nutrition for granted. They shouldn’t. Hunger is a growing problem in the…

You frequently recommend eating plain yogurt, but I find it too sour. What can I…

If you are one of the estimated 30 million adults in the U.S. who feels…

If you equate healthy dietary choices to eating like a rabbit or you’re simply tired…

Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to…

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

Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

I’ve been caring for my elderly mother for a couple of years, but her dementia…

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

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping…

Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

Like all meals, dinner should include plenty of minimally processed plant foods (non-starchy vegetables, fruits,…

In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of…

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s…
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Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually…
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You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say…

Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

Med Diet May Boost Brain Function. Regular Med diet style eating is associated with better…

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

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…

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

Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power Compared to slow velocity training, research has shown…

My awareness of the limits of medical knowledge began when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis…

The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

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…

Improve Cardio Fitness with Simple Bodyweight Exercises Bodyweight exercises—in which you use your body to…