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Should You Skip Red Meat? Some Studies Say It’s Not Necessary
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 18, 2024
A woman eating a hamburger.
You’re at a sports bar and would like to get something somewhat healthy. Your first instinct may be to order a salad, but surprisingly, you might be better off with a burger. Yes, many burgers are high in saturated fat,… See more
Benefits and Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting, According to Research
October 2, 2023
Illustration of intermittent fasting. Plate with food in the shape of a clock.
While it isn’t a magic cure for losing weight, research increasingly shows that intermittent fasting, which is known in the weight-loss world as time-restricted eating plans, has promise and may be a smart strategy for some people trying to lose weight.But what’s really interesting about fasting… See more
8 Types of Intermittent Fasting
October 2, 2023
Woman standing on scale, trying to determine her weight.
Intermittent fasting (IF), which is also called time-restricted eating, occurs when you limit eating to a short window of time and then eat nothing and fast for another set duration before eating again. Research shows that this approach, like other methods of calorie-restricted dieting, can work if… See more
Can Vegetarianism Help Maintain Your Heart Health?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 13, 2023
Vegetables arranged in a heart shape
Vegetarianism has gotten a lot of hype over the last 15 years. A lifestyle once written off as earthy crunchy, went mainstream around 2010.There are many reasons people go vegetarian, with the most popular being health. Studies suggest a vegetarian lifestyle may help: 
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Scientifically Proven Ways to Lose Body Fat
July 28, 2023
Doctor taking skin fold measurement of patient
When most people diet, their goal is to lose weight. But our weight – whether we’re 120 pounds or 250 pounds — doesn’t directly correlate to health like many people think it does. In population studies weight and body mass index or BMI are linked to health outcomes, but the numbers can be wrong in… See more
3 Things Besides Diet that Can Improve Gut Health
July 11, 2023
The food you eat is key to your gut health — but it’s not the only important thing. Exercise, sleep and stress also play an important role. Watch the video above to find out how.… See more
Foods That Encourage Gut Health
July 11, 2023
Over the last few years, you’ve probably heard a lot about gut health and the microbiome – the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our gut. Science is just starting to understand the importance of multiplying the good bacteria in our gut, which help with decreasing… See more
Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Cancer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2023
person in grocery aisle checking their phone
You’re probably aware that processed foods and ultra-processed foods have a bad rap. Regularly eating these foods raise the risk for: obesity… See more
Why You Must Pay Close Attention to Your Sugar Intake
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 12, 2023
shopper opening fridge door in grocery store
Of all the things we eat, nothing perhaps does more harm than foods that are awash in sugar, items that come to mind include: Cakes Cookies Sugar-sweetened beverages (like gourmet coffee and sodas)  But sugar is everywhere — in low-fat yogurt and barbecue sauces, in granola, protein… See more
7 Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet for Healthier Hair
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2023
A women looking at herself in the mirror
Hair care is important to Americans. In 2022, haircare industry revenue was $13 billion. While hair care products are important if you want hair that looks healthy, it begins with nutrition, not shampoo and conditioner.
Studies have found that eating lean proteins, Omega-3 fatty acids, fat-… See more

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