Guide

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…