Health & Nutrition

It’s amazing how many vegan products are available at the grocery store now – we have so much to choose from, even compared to just a few years ago! However, that can also mean that it’s difficult to make the best selection, especially when the packaging claims to be healthy but the item is loaded with added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium. The words use...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, surpassing cancer, according to the World Health Organization. This year alone, nearly 700,00 deaths in America will be directly attributed to heart disease. For decades, diet and exercise have been known to affect your personal risk of getting heart disease, and red meat and saturated fat in dairy have both been ruled culprits in raising y

There are so many reasons to love fruit, but many people avoid it because they fear that fructose – the naturally occurring sugar in fruit – could spike blood sugar, leading to weight gain. Now a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that people who eat whole fruit daily, as part of a healthy diet, are less likely to develop diabetes, and consequen

Every few months we hear about a new virus that threatens to make us sick, so we probably don't need to tell you why it's a smart idea to turn up your immune defense. The latest finding is that you can use intermittent fasting not just as a weight loss strategy but also as a way of boosting your immune system and even lowering your cancer risk, according to Dr. Jas...

A new study out of the University of Bath, England says that plant-based meat and dietary alternatives help consumers become healthier and are undisputably better for the environment. Psychologists looked at 43 studies and found that consumers will try meat alternatives, even if they eat meat, as a way of deciding whether to go more plant-based, concluding that it's easier to "sell" them

Soy is a great source of high-quality protein for vegetarians, vegans, and plant-based eaters, filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. But how much soy is too much soy? In addition to all those nutrients, soy contains phytoestrogens called isoflavones — chemical compounds that are similar to the human hormone estrogen, though not the exact same and also weaker in strength.

Nearly 2 million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis by the end of the year, according to the American Cancer Society and cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Now a new study has found decisive evidence that when it comes to choosing a diet that minimizes your cancer risk, a whole food plant-based approach is significantly healthier than keto. ...

Though no one likes to talk about it, roughly 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from digestive problems and while doctors have trouble diagnosing exactly what's causing the issue, there is one way to ease symptoms and relieve pain. What is a Lo...

About 90 percent of Americans over the age of 2 eat a high-sodium diet, according to the CDC. This drives up blood pressure and puts more stress on the heart and can lead to cardiovascular disease and even death, a new study has found. Researchers in Europe are now suggesting that a heart-healthy diet must include more potassium, especially for women who eat a high-sodium diet...

If you are like most people who are trying to eat healthier and more plant-based, you quickly realize that one secret to success is planning ahead, by meal prepping. As a dietician, I tell my clients that meal prepping is the key to eating food that's good for you, rather than what's closest at hand (or fast food that you pass on your way home)...