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5 Important Fiber Facts

We can’t digest fiber, but it plays a lot of important roles as it passes through the body. Here’s what you need to know: 1....

5 Arthritis Food Myths

One in four adults have some form of arthritis. If you are living with painful, stiff, inflamed joints, you may have heard claims that...

The Facts About Sugar Substitutes

If you’ve eaten sweet-tasting products labelled “sugar-free,” “low-sugar,” or “diet,” you’ve likely eaten sugar substitutes. These non-caloric or low-calorie artificial sweeteners, plant-derived noncaloric sweeteners,...

Dietary Choices for Vestibular Migraine

If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When they strike, they might contribute an inconvenience of an...

Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. Concerns About Sugar Substitutes....

NEWSBITES July 2023

Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular sugar substitute erythritol in blood samples was associated with higher...
Fiber is found naturally in a wide array of foods. Added fibers in processed foods may not offer the same health benefits.

Q. I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra...

A. Nicola McKeown, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School, answers: “Dietary fiber has a role in helping to lower blood glucose and...
There is no proof that any of the diet supplements on the market consistently help with weight loss.

Supplements and Alternative Therapies Not Shown to Help Weight Loss

An estimated 34 percent of Americans who want to lose weight have tried a weight loss supplement. A new study reviewed 315 randomized controlled...
Not all front-of package claims have a legal definition. Don’t let clever marketing fool you into thinking a food is healthier than it is!

April Fools! Don’t Be Duped by Misleading Package Labeling

Brightly colored, bold, buzzwords leap off of food packages—but the claims they make can be misleading. Many of these front-of-package statements are defined and...

Food for Healthy Skin

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but the best way to care for our largest organ...