How much do you know about eggs? Sure, they’re a popular breakfast food but not all eggs are the same. Plus, a lot of people still subscribe to health myths about an egg, believing that eating eggs contributes to heart disease. Read on and discover 8 facts you might not know about an egg.
You eat yogurt for the protein, for the probiotic bacteria, or maybe because it’s convenient. Still, it would be nice if the yogurt you choose to eat has enough gut-friendly bacteria to help you stay healthy – but how do you know? Read on and find out why all yogurts aren’t necessarily the same with regards to the probiotics they contain.
You’ve probably heard that studies show dark chocolate and cocoa powder are heart healthy – but how much dark chocolate or cocoa do you need to consume to protect your heart? Find out what research shows and how to choose
Calcium supplements are among the most popular non-prescription pills women take. The reason? Bone health, of course. However, the role calcium plays in preserving bone density and preventing fractures is being called into question. Here’s why you probably don’t need a calcium supplement.
Changes to how sugar appears on nutrition labels are being considered. Will these changes make it easier to cut back on sugar? Read on and find out what these proposed changes are and how they might offer benefits.
Do you have a zinc deficiency? Getting more zinc may be especially important in the winter months as cold viruses make their rounds. Find out why.
Soybean oil – it’s in most of the products you buy at the grocery store and the foods you eat in restaurants. Some people cling to the idea that soybean oil is healthy – but does science support this idea? Find out what a new study shows.
As you know, most processed foods contain a variety of additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and sweeteners. Now research shows some of these additives may destroy healthy gut bacteria that live in your intestinal tract and this may jeopardize your health. Find out how.
Now there may be another reason to avoid processed foods – they’re a source of food additives called phosphates. Consuming too many of these food additives is risky for people with kidney disease but there’s growing concern that they may be problematic even for normal, healthy people. Find out more.
Americans are living longer. The average life expectancy is slowly rising – but why? Part of it is related to better treatment of diseases and early detection, but a new study shows diet may play a role too. Are Americans actually eating healthier? Get the full story.
Natural sweeteners are better for you than sugar? Right? In some, but not all, cases. Read on and discover the pros and cons of some of the most popular natural sweeteners on the market.
A new study links red and processed meats to a higher risk for cancer. Should you be concerned? Find out more about this study, the conclusions it reached, and WHY processed meat might be linked with cancer.
