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by Paul Reynolds, PhD Inflammation is a natural immune response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation  can lead to various...

What are prebiotic foods? Prebiotics are non-digestable fibers that feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Prebiotic foods are foods that...

Carbohydrates are one of the body’s main energy sources. But that’s not the only thing they do for us. Some carbs also play a crucial...

Why is protein important? To answer this question, we first have to consider the important role of muscle in the body and the associated...

Eating oranges in July and strawberries in December isn’t as big of a deal as it used to be, thanks to changes in farming, climate, and...

Hormones: we can’t see them, but we can certainly feel their effects. They work behind the scenes day after day, doing their part to...

Life, in general, is busy, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for healthy meal prep, especially when “normal busy” ramps up to “crazy...

We learn more about health every day, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest science. Sometimes it’s easier to stick with whatever...

by Erin Glynn, Ph.D. Understanding how to read food product labels is an important first step to making healthier food choices. You’ll...

No matter your lifestyle, protein is an important macronutrient for all of us. It’s most commonly known for its direct role in healthy...

Understanding the body’s natural processes can be a game-changer when it comes to weight management. For many people, GLP-1 medications...

With the temperatures rising and the sun shining brighter, you’re probably spending more time outside soaking up those rays. As you...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about injectable weight-loss drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These drugs were originally used to help...

Listen to article For many of us, caffeine is as much a part of our lives as work, mealtimes, and sleep. As the world’s favorite...

In the heart of South America lies a rich cultural tradition with a revered drink at its center: yerba mate. Cherished among communities...

Think about the last time you ate a plate of pasta, a large helping of mashed potatoes, or your favorite cake. You may have felt...

In the realm of health and wellness, few substances have garnered as much attention as omega-3 fatty acids. These essential nutrients,...

Insulin resistance is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. With sedentary lifestyles and diets high in ultra-processed...

There’s something about winter (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least) that makes it harder to maintain healthy habits. Even after the...

Whether it’s the start of a new calendar year or a new school year, whether you have an important milestone coming up or no changes on...