If you’ve ever been to the doctor, you’ve probably heard about how important it is to eat right, get some exercise, and stop smoking. That’s because these lifestyle factors have been shown to have a direct impact on health. New research is starting to clarify the role of another [...]
We've got some good news and some bad news. From 1999-2016, there was a decrease in low quality carbohydrate (carb) consumption and an increase in high quality carb consumption in the U.S. That’s the good news. The bad news is we still eat way too much of the low [...]
Whether you are ready or not, the New Year is upon us. Depending on your circumstances this may have you thinking about weight loss, taxes, decluttering your home, running a marathon, or other healthy habits. And these goals almost always take the form of a New Year’s Resolution. First, [...]
We've heard the mantra over and over - to live longer, exercise more. But how much difference does exercise really make to your health if you are doing everything else right? Will a thirty minute walk today really buy more time down the road? The answer to these questions, [...]
Whether we are about to dig into a big slice of cake or deep dish pizza, most of us have a small voice, however faint, that probably whispers something like, “You really should be eating a quinoa and kale salad, or whole-wheat turkey sandwich with lettuce instead.” It is [...]
For decades we've been told the fat in our diets is bad for us - the source of all kinds of evil like heart disease and diabetes. But recently, fat has experienced a bit of an image rehabilitation. We are learning that fats may not be so bad after all. Some [...]
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone. A whopping 30 million people in North America struggle with its symptoms, including belly pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Relief may be on the horizon though, thanks to a dietary approach that is picking up speed: the low [...]
