Nitrates in Veggies vs. Processed Meats
Q: I still don’t understand why nitrates in vegetables like beets are good for you but nitrates in processed meats like bacon are not....
This Superfood Prevents Disease! (April Fools)
The word “superfood” is a markeing term typically used to suggest a food has exceptional health benefits.
“Superfoods” are typically whole or minimally processed and...
Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed Beef Have Similar Effects on Inflammation
Grass-fed beef (from cows fed grass or other forage) has more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef (from cows fed a grain-based diet for...
The Hormones that Control Your Appetite
Hunger isn’t random, your hormones decide when it switches on and off. Every day, your stomach, intestines, fat tissue, and brain talk to each...
Fermented Foods: Bubbling with Benefits
Fermentation has been used worldwide for thousands of years. It preserves foods—preventing the growth of bacteria that lead to spoilage or illness—and also changes...
Controlling Constipation
Chances are you’ve experienced constipation at some point in your life. It’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, affecting people of all ages,...
Balancing Nutrition and Joy
Choosing a healthy dietary pattern doesn’t mean you have to give up the joy of eating.
Even if your favorite foods are not considered “healthy,”...
Tasty, Healthy, Versatile Cabbage!
Tradition says that eating green cabbage on March 17 brings good luck. Perhaps the real luck is in rediscovering this commonly overlooked member of...
Eating for Planetary (and Personal) Health Can Save You Money
Growing, processing, packaging, transporting, and wasting food has a significant environmental impact, contributing to climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Current diet...
Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!
In 2025, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and nutrition topics—including current hot topics such as ultraprocessed foods,...