With the idea of the food pyramid being so ingrained in American society, it seems like it would still be one of the most important...

When you see or hear the term “organic” at the grocery store, that might automatically sound like a healthier option, but what really are...

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Myth: Consuming carbohydrates is unhealthy and can lead to unwanted weight gain. Fact: Healthy carbohydrates do exist and eating a lot...

First of all, what is jackfruit? jackfruit is the largest edible fruit in the world. Being that grows in tropical climates, it is native...

Is there a difference? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: According to The Permanente Journal , being on a vegan diet “excludes all animal...

Firstly, what are amino acids? It doesn’t make sense to explain what they do without explaining what they are beforehand. “Amino acids...

Have you ever been to the store and seen the words “gluten-free” on a food package? Why do people require or chose to eat gluten-free...

Selenium is a great antioxidant. Antioxidants keep free radicals in check within the body and reduce inflammation, which is important...

Cutting edge technology and the boom of social media apps rejuvenated excitement of meal prepping and exercise for the new decade of the...

Did you know? Beets were in every physician's toolbox in the Middle Ages for digestive and blood-related illnesses. Beetroot (also known...

Health seemed to be the afterthought of the early 2000s in order to obtain the comeback look of the ultra-thin figure of the 1920s that...

Are you or someone close to you, are considering having a plant-based diet during a pregnancy? As with anything, there are risks and...

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Oh, the 80s. New Wave music, Walkman cassette players, aerobics and more dieting programs! At least in the 80s, the government was...

Preconception Care Preconception care plays a significant role in ensuring both mother and baby will have a healthy pregnancy....

While Americans in the 1970s did consume less calories than Americans do now, that definitely does not mean they were the poster children...