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Doing “Gluten-Free” Right

Products marked “gluten free” are all over markets these days. This is a boon to people with celiac disease and other health problems that...

Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider

Knowing when—and where—to seek medical care is one of the most important skills for protecting your long-term health. From routine preventive visits to managing...

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....

Reduce Alcohol Intake to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. Drinking alcohol is associated with higher risk of this cancer. A study analyzed data...

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...

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. First introduced in 1980 and revised...

Myth of the Month: Soy Foods are Bad for You

All concerns related to soy intake have been set to rest. Soy contains high levels of isoflavones—plant compounds that are similar to estrogen. This...

A Healthy Dietary Pattern is Associated with Slower Aging

Your chronological age (how old you are in years) may not be the same as your biological age (how your cells, organs, and tissues...

Food as Medicine?

In the year 440 BCE the Greek physician Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food.” Today, that concept...

Being a “Weekend Warrior” Lowers Risk of Death in People with Diabetes

In January of 2025, we reported on a study showing that the “weekend warrior” approach (getting the recommended amount of physical activity in just...