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Prebiotic foods for gut health: A comprehensive guide

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

Sep 103 min read

Healthy grab-and-go snacks for your busiest days

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...

Jan 164 min read

9 winter wellness tips for a happier, healthier winter

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

Nov 21, 20235 min read

The best foods to eat (and foods to avoid) if you are insulin resistant

The typical modern diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, isn’t a great diet for metabolic health. In fact, the modern diet is one...

Jul 25, 20233 min read

Foods that can lower blood sugar: 7 healthy food swaps for sugary foods

Whether you’re robustly healthy or have been told to get your blood sugar levels under control, just about all of us could benefit from...

Jul 11, 20233 min read

Ultra-processed foods are taking over our health. Here’s what to do about it

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of the American diet. These foods are usually easier to access, more affordable, and last longer than...

Jun 27, 20234 min read

Breaking free from diet culture to food freedom

Food: we can’t live without it, but sometimes living with it feels like living under the rule of a dictator. Whether it’s the unrealistic...

May 30, 20234 min read

Why we love sugar (and how to eat less of it)

Bread. Yogurt. Protein bars. Barbecue sauce. These disparate foods have one surprising thing in common (besides the fact that they’re...

Dec 27, 20222 min read

5 nutrition and wellness trends to expect in 2023

With 2022 coming to a close, all eyes are on 2023. Health and nutrition trends for 2023 have shifted slightly from what we’ve seen the...

Nov 29, 20224 min read

12 tips to stay healthy during the holidays

Parties. Time-honored traditions. Seasonal treats. Lists, shopping, and packed calendars. The holidays are stuffed to the brim with...

Nov 1, 20224 min read

Can metabolic syndrome be reversed?

Metabolic health has been on a decline for decades. A recent study, which followed 55,000 Americans between 1999 and 2018, reveals that...

Oct 11, 20224 min read

Good fats, bad fats, and what they mean for you

When we hear that weight gain is on the rise or are reminded to eat better, it’s tempting to lay the blame on fat. We resolve to cut out...

Sep 20, 20223 min read

Protein 101 for vegetarians

Proteins are large, complex sets of molecules (amino acids) that serve as the body’s building blocks. Eating protein-rich foods helps...

Aug 23, 20224 min read

Meal prep healthy salads like a pro

For most of human history, a significant chunk of time was dedicated to growing, gathering, and preparing food. “Meal prep” to...

Jul 19, 20225 min read

Ask the Science Team: Benefits of complex carbohydrates

For this month’s Ask the Science Team post, we sat down with Dr. Lucas Grant, principal scientist at Unicity, to discuss all things...

Jun 14, 20223 min read

Need more fiber in your diet? Try these foods

If there’s one thing people should focus on getting more of in their diet, it’s fiber. Only about 5% of Americans are getting the...

May 17, 20224 min read

Eating healthy while traveling: Realistic or impossible?

With the school year coming to an end and travel restrictions loosening up, many of us are making travel plans for the summer....

May 10, 20224 min read

10 tips for a microbiome-friendly diet

The microbiome has gotten a lot of attention in the science community over the last several years. But rather than being just another...

Mar 22, 20224 min read

Spring Cleaning for Your Body: A Checklist

You’ve heard of spring cleaning. (And you’ve probably gone through great lengths to avoid it at some point.) But have you ever considered...

Feb 15, 20223 min read

How to Support Your Digestive Health, from Diet to Health Products

One of life’s most enjoyable activities—eating—loses a lot of its appeal when your digestive system isn’t working as it should. In fact,...