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The Case for Switching to a Plant-Based Diet
September 4, 2024
Woman eating a plate of vegetables. Plant-based diets have substantial health benefits.
Our interest in plant-based diets goes way back. Buddhism’s beginnings in the 5th Century BCE extolled the benefits of a vegetarian diet. In Ancient Greece, the philosopher Pythagoras advocated for a plant-based diet, proselytizing about the immorality of slaughtering animals and its health… See more
8 Simple Nutrition Tips for Everyone
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
August 27, 2024
Avocado and olive oils
We all know we’re supposed to “eat healthy.” But what the heck does that even mean? Ask five different people and you’ll get five different answers: paleo, keto, vegan, Mediterranean, low carb. Which is the “correct” diet?During my decades as a primary care physician, two of the most common topics… See more
5 Preservatives to Avoid
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 19, 2024
Man microwaving processed meal
Processed foods can be a double-edge sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.But there are many… See more
Choosing a Healthier Rice
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 20, 2024
Rice
More than 50 percent of the world’s population relies on rice. It’s a staple in more than 100 countries because it’s affordable, convenient and versatile, lending itself to many different dishes and types of meals.Generally, rice is gluten-free, high in carbohydrates, with some fiber and protein… See more
Should You Skip Red Meat? Some Studies Say It’s Not Necessary
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 18, 2024
A woman eating a hamburger.
You’re at a sports bar and would like to get something somewhat healthy. Your first instinct may be to order a salad, but surprisingly, you might be better off with a burger. Yes, many burgers are high in saturated fat,… See more
8 Types of Intermittent Fasting
October 2, 2023
Woman standing on scale, trying to determine her weight.
Intermittent fasting (IF), which is also called time-restricted eating, occurs when you limit eating to a short window of time and then eat nothing and fast for another set duration before eating again. Research shows that this approach, like other methods of calorie-restricted dieting, can work if… See more
Benefits and Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting, According to Research
October 2, 2023
Illustration of intermittent fasting. Plate with food in the shape of a clock.
While it isn’t a magic cure for losing weight, research increasingly shows that intermittent fasting, which is known in the weight-loss world as time-restricted eating plans, has promise and may be a smart strategy for some people trying to lose weight.But what’s really interesting about fasting… See more
Can Vegetarianism Help Maintain Your Heart Health?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 13, 2023
Vegetables arranged in a heart shape
Vegetarianism has gotten a lot of hype over the last 15 years. A lifestyle once written off as earthy crunchy, went mainstream around 2010.There are many reasons people go vegetarian, with the most popular being health. Studies suggest a vegetarian lifestyle may help: 
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Scientifically Proven Ways to Lose Body Fat
July 28, 2023
Female physician measuring body fat of male patient with skinfold calipers
When most people diet, their goal is to lose weight. But our weight – whether we’re 120 pounds or 250 pounds — doesn’t directly correlate to health like many people think it does. In population studies weight and body mass index or BMI are linked to health outcomes, but the numbers can be wrong in… See more
3 Things Besides Diet that Can Improve Gut Health
July 11, 2023
The food you eat is key to your gut health — but it’s not the only important thing. Exercise, sleep and stress also play an important role. Watch the video above to find out how.… See more

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