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The Weighty Issues Surrounding Ultraprocessed Foods May. 31, 2019
As discussed last week, studies of our immune system continue to demonstrate its central role in hea... Read More
Fire Up the Grill May. 31, 2019
Most of us think grilling when we think summer. Parties at home usually center around the grill R... Read More
Tracking Calories May. 24, 2019
My friend Kim has dropped 25 pounds in the past year. Her secret? Tracking her calories. She uses an... Read More
The Coming Caregiving Crisis May. 22, 2019
With roughly 8 million middle-class Americans currently over the age of 75, the costs of needed hous... Read More
Healthy Fats May. 17, 2019
It is a mystery that it's suddenly OK to eat fat to lose fat. Just how does that make sense? I grew ... Read More
Legal in Every State: How to Keep Your Joints Happy May. 14, 2019
Healthy joints make for happy athletes. A bum knee, sore shoulder or painful wrist gets in the way o... Read More
Chairman of the Board May. 08, 2019
As a single parent (Chairman of the Board) your first loyalty is to your children. Yes, you are an a... Read More
Fatty Acids and Breast Cancer Apr. 19, 2019
There are some cancers where diet can make a big difference — breast cancer is one of them. Re... Read More
Sixteen Surprising Reasons to Stop Throwing Out Pickle Juice Apr. 16, 2019
It was a weird request. My friend, Mary Ann, asked if she could borrow some pickle juice. Huh? Who k... Read More
Veggie Boost Apr. 12, 2019
We've all heard that we need to eat more vegetables — up to nine servings of fruits and vegeta... Read More
Alone Time Apr. 10, 2019
If you're reading this, you're not alone, but you may be lonely. A national poll asked adults 50 to ... Read More
Breakfast Isn't Important Apr. 03, 2019
I skipped breakfast again this morning. I won't worry about it. Yes, I've heard the advice. "It's t... Read More
Limit Your Food Waste Mar. 30, 2019
Want to save money and help the planet at the same time? Limit your food waste. The Academy of Nutr... Read More
Diets vs. Healthy Eating Mar. 15, 2019
Oh, those headlines full of promises that this diet is the one that guarantees you will be 10 pounds... Read More
Think of Food As Medicine Mar. 08, 2019
You may see me as "one of those health nuts." Rather than getting into that (though I might agree), ... Read More
Salt and Cardiovascular Risk Mar. 08, 2019
We need to cut the salt a bit more. A new National Academies report finds that healthy adults can lo... Read More
Hedgehog Hygiene Hitch Mar. 06, 2019
The CDC is warning the public to be careful about playing with pet hedgehogs. A salmonella outbreak ... Read More
Carb Myths Mar. 01, 2019
Lately, I feel like I've had way too many conversations defending carbohydrates. Maybe it's because ... Read More
Food for Naught Feb. 27, 2019
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. After all, it's when you literally break... Read More
College Students Gain Weight! Feb. 25, 2019
TEENS: Are you planning on attending college soon? Are you also concerned about gaining extra pounds... Read More
