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There’s a lot of debate about the best way to lose weight. Is it about when you eat, how much, or what? Or will a fad diet get you where you want? We can disregard the fad diets immediately. Plenty of research shows they are ineffective and often lead to future weight gain. Intermittent fasting, ...click here to read more

Has your New Year’s diet already crashed? If it has, that’s a good thing. Short-term fad diets are impossible to stick to and often lead to more long-term weight gain. Instead of trying, and failing with popular fad diets, try improving the overall quality of nutrition in your diet. A gradual shift towards healthier eating ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to improve your health, you may want to try biting into a piece of fruit. Experts say that stocking your kitchen with fresh ripe fruit can do wonders for your physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore why adding more fruit to our diets is essential ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. This news is exciting for those living with the condition, as it offers hope of a more effective treatment option than what has been available in the past. Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in ...click here to read more

Aspartame, the commonly used artificial sweetener found in countless food and beverage products, has been linked to significant mental health impacts, including anxiety. Many of us have grown up with it being part of our diets, but recent research has connected its consumption to mental health issues. Our casual choice to enjoy sugar-free drinks or ...click here to read more

A healthy diet is important for many reasons, including preventing cardiovascular disease. Previous research has shown that those who eat healthily can help to prevent obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study suggests that a healthy diet can also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

There are plenty of reasons to keep your liver healthy. You may know that it is your body’s main force against removing toxins. But your liver may also play a role in heart health. Liver disease is caused by fat buildup in the organ, resulting from alcoholism or poor diet. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or ...click here to read more

Over the past few years, people have come to think of potatoes as an unhealthy vegetable, but new research suggests that they can be part of a healthy diet. With the trend of diets such as paleo and keto, potatoes have been tossed to the side and developed a reputation for causing weight gain and ...click here to read more

Inflammation is complex and can easily be misunderstood. There is also a lot of information that suggests if you can control it, you’ll live well forever. Acute inflammation is good: it’s your body’s natural response to an injury, infection, or other dangers. It’s why you sneeze when exposed to an allergen or your toe swells ...click here to read more

As people become more aware of the benefits of a healthy diet, finding ways to eat healthily has become increasingly popular. And so are the potential options for achieving diet-related health goals. But a new study suggests that people who are trying to eat healthily are substantially missing the mark. Only about a quarter of ...click here to read more

Vegan food has become a bit of a trend lately, and for a good reason. It has been shown to have many health benefits, including lower heart disease risk, decreased body weight, and low cholesterol levels. However, some people are only eating raw plant foods as an extreme form of veganism which may be causing ...click here to read more

New research suggests that certain food may be able to lower stress. Most people would agree that being under stress is not a good feeling. It can be exhausting, mentally and physically debilitating, and lead to all sorts of problems. While it’s impossible to avoid all stress in our lives, there are things we can ...click here to read more

Fear can be good and bad. It can persuade you away from a dangerous situation or help you flee when you need to. But it can also lead to chronic stress with serious consequences. So, as we get into the spookiest season of the year, let’s take a look at how fear can impact you. ...click here to read more

Late-night eating has long been linked to a higher risk for obesity, which can pose all kinds of risks to your heart. People who are overweight or obese tend to have higher blood pressure, worse circulation, and a higher risk for heart complications than people at a “normal” weight. Researchers may have learned why meal ...click here to read more