Nutrition
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WellnessSee articleReading Nutrition Labels and Food Packaging: Four Tips for Savvy Shopping
While about three-fourths of Americans might use the Nutrition Facts panel at least some of the time, most people have only a limited understanding of what it means when reading nutrition labels. Use this guide to separate fact from fiction at the grocery store. 1. Focus on foods without labels. Let’s get this out of […] -
WellnessSee articleWho Benefits From Medically Supervised Fasting?
Originally published in Health Science. In the world of our ancient ancestors, fasting occurred primarily by force, not by choice. Humans would fast when resources became scarce, such as when spring came late. The ability of humans to fast was a biological necessity born from the disproportionate use of glucose by the brain. Were it […] -
How ToSee articleThese 3 Kitchen Shortcuts Will Change the Way You Cook
Healthy eating starts at home, but most people don’t have the ability or energy to spend hours in the kitchen every day. Between work, school, family, and other responsibilities, time is of the essence. These are my favorite tips for home cooks, as they help to minimize both mess and time in the kitchen. My […] -
WellnessSee articleTop Tips for Plant-Based Athletes
Now that you have been inspired by Forks Over Knives and adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet as your foundation for health, perhaps you are ready to pursue meaningful fitness goals but don’t know where to start. Or perhaps you have been working out for a long time and are concerned that your new diet will […] -
How ToSee articleBest Tips for Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Adapted from Rebootwithjoe.com. Does this ever happen to you: You take the time to review healthy recipes, make a shopping list, get to the store, put everything away, and then all of a sudden the week has flown by, and your gorgeous, expensive produce has wilted into a mushy brown mess? Nothing is more discouraging than wasting […] -
WellnessSee articleNEWS: Dietary Guidelines Say Cut Sugar, Eat More Plant Foods, Limit Meat
The federal government’s newest Dietary Guidelines were just published today. Revised every five years as new research in nutrition and diet unfolds, its purpose is to guide policymakers and health practitioners in making decisions. Added Sugar and Meat For the first time, the guidelines recommend a “healthy eating pattern” instead of focusing on individual food […] -
WellnessSee articleAmerican College of Cardiology President: Why Cholesterol Still Matters
The New Dietary Guidelines The media has focused a lot of recent attention on the new Scientific Report of the 2015 Federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which no longer lists cholesterol as a nutrient of concern for overconsumption. Dr. Kim Williams, president of the American College of Cardiology, had mixed reactions to the new guidelines. […] -
WellnessSee articleTop 8 Myths About Eating Vegan, Busted
We’ve managed to move beyond the vegan stereotype of the hippie nibbling on tofu and greens, but there are still many myths and misunderstandings surrounding a plant-based diet. We’ve dispelled the most popular myths here. FACT: There is so much fuss over “getting enough protein,” but virtually all Americans (including vegans!) get way more than […] -
WellnessSee articleA Top Chef’s Healthy Cooking Tips That Every Home Cook Needs to Know
We know that cutting out processed foods and animal products is necessary for better health. However, longtime cooks often find themselves at a loss when it comes to adjusting their home-cooking techniques. For help with modifying recipes, we turned to renowned vegan chef Chad Sarno. As the lead instructor of the FOK Online Cooking Course, […] -
WellnessSee articleWould You Like a Burger With Your Bypass?
“Congratulations… You survived bypass surgery! Here, have a burger.” I often hear some version of the above from friends and acquaintances: during a hospital stay, they or their loved ones are served the types of foods that may have caused their problem in the first place. The disconnect between cause and effect just kills me. […] -
WellnessSee articleIs Fish Oil Just Snake Oil?
The following is an excerpt from How Not to Die, which was released by Flatiron Books. Thanks in part to the American Heart Association’s recommendation that individuals at high risk for heart disease should ask their physicians about omega-3 fish oil supplementation, fish oil pills have grown into a multibillion dollar industry. We now consume more than one […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy Olive Oil Isn’t a Health Food
Most people have heard and read that olive oil is healthy, and that they should be consuming it often. This common misconception comes from the presence of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, which is heart-healthy compared to the standard American diet. In the NutritionFacts.org video below, Dr. Greger looks at the research on how […]
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