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Are You Deficient in Key Nutrients?
Many of us in the U.S. suffer from nutrient deficiencies, leading to increased risk of various life-threatening diseases. Here are five common nutritional deficiencies and what you can do to boost your intake.
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5 Nutrients Meat Has that Plants Don't
It’s no secret that many consumers are integrating a plant-based option into their diets. And, although increasing your vegetable intake is never a bad thing, it’s important to know what nutrients you may lack without meat in your diet.
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How Much Protein Should We Eat?
With supplements and bars filling the shelves, it made us wonder: how much protein should we consume? Here's what we found out...
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A Guide to Time-Restricted Eating
We’ve compiled a list of the latest studies surrounding time-restricted eating covering sleep, brain health, chronic illness reduction, and weight loss research. Take a look to see if it's something you should consider!
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Are snacks masking your body's protein needs?
Our bodies crave protein, so why do we try to satisfy this innate need with processed foods? A new study suggests we overeat because our protein needs are unmet. Could this be true?
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Tufts' Befuddling "Food Compass"
Really smart people have told me that occasional bouts of confusion are normal as we age, and I’ve taken comfort in that. But I’ve got to admit I was thrown for a very serious loop when I came across the Tufts Food Compass Score...
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Not All Fiber is Created Equal
Most of us are fiber deficient, which is a pity: fiber helps maintain digestive health, lowers cholesterol, and controls blood sugar levels. But we can't just add any fiber to our diets to reap all these benefits; we need to consider a few other things...
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Omega 3 & 6: What’s the difference?
Are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids healthy? The science is conflicting. Some say we should not limit our intake, while others say we should avoid Omega 6s at all costs. We talked to an expert to uncover the truth.
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Eating for Healthy Mitochondria
Our cells' mitochondria create energy to keep our hearts beating, recognize pathogens, and program cellular activity. Our diet has a direct effect on our mitochondrial function, impacting not only our immunity but our long-term health.
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How does fasting prevent disease?
I tried a fast-mimicking diet and learned it's so good for your health. But how many days do you need to fast for it to be effective?
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What's healthier: protein bar or burger?
How is sugar sneaking into your diet? Many of us turn to protein bars as an alternative to sugary snacks. But many of these “healthy” snacks have more sugar than a candy bar. Are we getting fooled?
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The Caveman Diet: Should Our Diets Really Evolve?
We all care about diet and the important role it plays in our health. But how do we know what choices to make when our heads tell us one thing and our natural instincts might say something very different?
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The truth about calorie-deficit diets
Social media has us believing calorie-deficit diets are in right now, and many fitness trainers and influencers recommend it for weight loss and muscle building. But, when my fiancé tried to do it, we realized it’s not as easy as everyone makes it seem.
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I Tried Intuitive Eating for a Month - Here’s What I Learned
“Intuitive eating” is gaining a lot of momentum. It consists of listening to your body and thinking about food as a part of an overall lifestyle choice, rather than a restrictive diet. I decided to try it out to see if I actually eat healthier and feel better.
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What Should I Eat in a Day?
The USDA just released its new dietary guidelines. What does that mean for our diet and what exactly must we eat every day to get all the nutrients we need?
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Functional Water: All fun, no function?
Marketing can obscure our sense of good science, especially at the grocery store. Let’s get to the bottom of what functional waters can achieve...and what they really can’t.
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Nootropics: How to Eat for a Better Brain
What if you could think better, faster, and have a stronger memory? Nootropics, found in foods and supplements, are believed to have a positive effect on our mental capabilities and brain health. Let’s see how they work and find some natural sources.
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Protein Quality: Animal vs. Plant-based
Recent films and fantastical food documentaries have confounded us about proteins by vilifying meat and painting a story of plants as the superior source. Are you as confused as we are? Let’s see what the science says about the quality of plant vs. animal protein.
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Are We Eating Away our Covid Fears?
COVID-19 has reshaped many things about our daily habits, including how we eat. So are we snacking more because we’re home all the time, or we’re stressed out, or a bit of both? And will these seemingly inconsequential shifts in our eating behavior affect our long-term health?
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Does Intermittent Fasting Make Us Healthier?
Can time-restricted feeding, or just eating during an 8 to 10-hour period during the day, offer just as many long-term health benefits as other intermittent fasting practices? And how hard is it to keep up?
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Personalized Nutrition & Our Unique Health Needs
Which foods are best for you? Personalizing your diet can optimize your health and prevent illnesses like cancer and obesity. These programs create customized diets based on our personal data...but do they really work?
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'Tis the Season for Sugar
As the holidays approach, sweets are everywhere! Most of us consume two to three times more sugar than we should. Further compounding the problem are foods with hidden sugars. So what does this excess sugar mean for our health?
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#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?
What is the deal with celery juice? How did it become a viral sensation overnight? Is its rapid gain in popularity attributed to any scientific research, or is this an example of society's demand for quick fixes and social acceptance?
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The MIND Diet: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. That means that in the time it takes you to read this article, five people will have developed the disease. Alarming? Yes, but what if there was a diet that could help slow cognitive decline by targeting brain protective foods that combat the causes of dementia-related diseases?
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Are There Hormones in Milk?
Animal Welfare and Health, Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Production, Health
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Healthier Holiday Cocktails
Enjoy more merriment and less guilt with these healthier renditions of some of our favorites...
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Milk: From Cow to Carton
The journey of milk -- from a dairy farm to a processing plant to your grocery store.
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Insects: A New Protein Source
Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food, Health
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Supplements: Natural or Synthetic?
Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Regulations & Policy, Health
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Why Take a Vitamin?
It can be next to impossible to get all the micronutrients you need in your diet, which is where supplements can help.