Why UPFs Are Scarier Than UFOs First, there were processed foods. Now there are ultra-processed foods. Despite the way it sounds, this is definitely not a step in the right
Feel Better, One Swallow at a Time Doesn’t it seem like everyone is drinking more water? Bottled water is a multi-billion-dollar business. Supersized water bottles, often with filters and other
All Body Fat Is Not Equal! What Kind Are You Carrying? Are You an Apple or a Pear? Think about the old real estate phrase, “It’s all about location, location,
What is Cortisol? Does it Make me Fat? Have you seen the ads about cortisol? They seem to be everywhere, on TV, and especially online and in social media. If
In a Heat Wave, Water May Not Be the Best Way to Rehydrate A lot of questions have been asked and answered about hydration. How much fluid do we need
Size Matters…In Servings, Portions, and Plates It’s fairly common knowledge that Americans are getting heavier. One of the biggest contributing factors is that portion sizes of food served outside the
So… This Glass of Wine Isn’t Good for My Health? For decades, scientific studies have suggested that moderate drinking was better for most people’s health than not drinking at all.
What Has Your Blood Sugar Been Up To Lately? It’s not a very sweet statistic, but diabetes was the 8th leading cause of death in the United States in 2020.
It’s All Connected How Stress, Sleep, Diet Choices, and Physical Activity Affect Each Other and Your Overall Health We’ve all felt the impact that the loss of sleep can have
Healthy Processed Foods: Not an Oxymoron According to a recent report, more than 40% of Americans surveyed said “avoiding processed food was an essential part of a healthy diet.” Some
Your Supplements Could Be Harming Your Do you take vitamins or micronutrient supplements? If you do, you’re not alone. A 2018 study showed that 75% of Americans take one or
Not So Fast! The Truth About Intermittent Fasting By now, you have probably heard of intermittent fasting (IF). Perhaps you know someone who fasts or have even tried it yourself.
