Diet & Nutrition

For years, we have known that sugar is an unhealthy habit that leads to obesity and oral health problems, such as tooth decay. While these problems are serious in themselves, more recent research has discovered that too much sugar adversely affects health in many other ways. Learning how sugar complicates your current and future health can help you see why...

Do you find yourself discovering gray hairs, despite being relatively young? It could be that you are experiencing premature graying. Why Does Hair Turn Gray with Age? The body's hair follicles naturally produce less color as you get older. This means that when the hair strands go through the normal cycle of dying and regenerating, they are more likely to...

Recognizing the great influence of food choices on heart health, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its dietary guidelines in 2021 to reflect new guidance. This move underscores the strong and proven connection between diet and heart health, making it even more important that you are intentional about your nutritional choices. Here is what you need to know about these...

As scientists learn more about the impact of diet on your health, and how cognitive health and diet are related, it is becoming clear that what you eat and the foods that you avoid can affect more than just your physical health: Cognitive health is also tied to how well you nourish your body. More and more research is beginning...

Do you often find yourself reaching for food as a source of comfort when stressed or anxious? You may be stress eating. Stress eating is defined as the urge to lean on food as a comfort mechanism during times of psychological distress. Regardless of whether you are feeling stressed, anxious or sad, it is not uncommon to use food as...

Is it fact or fiction that men lose weight faster than women? The answer may surprise you. Do Men Lose Weight Faster than Women? Is it a fact, or a misconception, that men have less trouble losing weight than women? Perhaps surprisingly, science is proving that males do indeed shed pounds at a faster rate than their female counterparts. There...

The B vitamins are a powerful group of nutrients that deliver a number of health benefits. Here is a quick breakdown explaining which vitamins are considered B vitamins, how to ensure you are getting sufficient B vitamins in your diet and the unique role each plays in maintaining optimum health. Understanding the Different B Vitamins B vitamins are a family...

Medical researchers are unlocking new data about how polyphenols reduce inflammation in the body. How can you use this information to boost your health? What Are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are a powerful family of compounds that are found naturally in plant foods, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and even dark chocolate and red wine. These compounds are known...

As more is learned about how to combat the spread of COVID-19 and different ways to treat the virus, researchers are discovering that certain nutrients and plant compounds may be key. Sufficient intake of the antioxidant resveratrol is showing promise in mitigating the reproduction of the virus as well as helping to treat disorders related to the virus. Here is...

The many health benefits of polyphenols cannot be overstated. This category of plant compounds has been shown to improve a variety of health outcomes.  Here is what you need to know about the power of polyphenols and how you can harness these benefits through a good diet and a quality supplementation routine. Types of Polyphenols Polyphenols are a specific type of...