
The Wide World of Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…

We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…
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For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…

Eating vitamin C-rich foods—citrus, berries, vegetables—could help older people prevent age-related muscle loss, according to…

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…

People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…

Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

The winter holidays are the season for sweets. Though this year may be different, many…
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My doctor says I need to hydrate more. I’m not a fan of plain water…

Your first choice for consuming your daily nutrients should be fresh, wholesome foods, including fruits…

Cheese is rich in protein (at 6 to 8 grams per serving) and calcium (at…

In the world of grains, everything old is new again. Quinoa, an “ancient grain” first…

The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…
Nutritionally, America is still falling short. A 2020 report published in the American Journal of…

A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans say they follow a vegetarian…

Desserts as a topic? Come on, desserts aren’t essential, just skip them and you’re better…

I have a friend who has been using “aquafaba” in baking? What is it, and…

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we procure, prepare, and consume food. As a…

It’s a safe bet that antacids have a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. That’s…

If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Hot cereals are a healthy breakfast year-round, regardless of the temperature outside. “They are generally…

Fish is one of the healthiest whole foods you can consume. It contains calcium, iron,…

The Folklore. Hemp is back! This variety of the cannabis plant, not to be confused…

Restaurant appetizers are meant to be little teasers or something to begin to satisfy your…

When it comes to frosty treats, ice cream reigns supreme and remains one of America’s…

We all know how frustrating it can be to start the day out on the…

Even moderate amounts of dairy milk consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer as…

A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness,…

Misconceptions about nutrition and health abound, especially when it comes to dieting and weight loss,…

The use of complementary and alternative therapies continues to increase. Over a third of older…
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I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

Evidence on the effectiveness of specific supplements for the treatment of depression is mixed, according…
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Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in…

Replacing some (or all) animal protein with plant protein; eating more vegetables; and choosing naturally…

Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First,…