There are many different kinds of sugar that come in all different textures and have unique tastes. We talk a lot about the way sugar affects our body, but how…
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Sucrose, fructose, dextrose, lactose, maltose, glucose… Do these sound familiar? Sugar can be hiding in your foods under many different names. Sugar is a natural component of many foods, like…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects as many as five million women of reproductive age in the U.S. alone. While its exact cause is unknown, there…
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects a third of American adults and is one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease. There are many factors that can lead to…
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With more people taking charge of their own health, wellness and niche diets have become increasingly popular over the last few years, especially influenced by the increasing emergence of chronic…
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Would you say you generally get your daily recommended vitamin and mineral intake? If you said yes, you might want to double check. Studies have shown that as much as…
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Watermelon is a refreshing, sweet, and hydrating fruit that makes for a great summertime treat. This fruit has been part of the human diet for thousands of years. You may…
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Research shows that somewhere around 20 percent of the global population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As scientists continue to study the cause of this condition, the low FODMAP…
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If you’ve read our post on macronutrients, you know that these nutrients are present in almost every food you eat and can be essential for a healthy diet. However, what…
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Oat milk has become one of the most popular plant-based milk alternatives out there. In fact, it comes in second in total sales (after almond milk) in the U.S. plant-based…