By Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD Apple cider vinegar is often used in cooking and baking, or to make marinades, dressings, and even beverages. To make it, chopped apples are covered with water and left to ferment to form ethanol. Natural bacteria convert the ethanol into acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar. It’s […]
By Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD Countless options of peanut butter are available on grocery store shelves today, but not all of them are created equal when it comes to healthiness. Certain types are rich in unsaturated fats, protein, and fiber with minimal additives, while others are also high in added sugar and ingredients that make […]
By Kris Gunnars, BSc Intermittent fasting has been very trendy in recent years. It’s claimed to cause weight loss, improve metabolic health, and perhaps even extend lifespan. Not surprisingly given the popularity, several different types or methods of intermittent fasting have been created. Every method can be effective, but figuring out which one works best […]
By Connie Rogers and Darrell Cockburn It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut — the microbiome — which are vital to an individual’s good health. How important are these bacteria? There are […]
Unfortunately, you’d be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t deal with stress on at least a somewhat regular basis. Whether it has to do with money, work, relationships, or something else entirely, stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental wellbeing. For those who are unable to get a handle […]
Are you looking to change your eating habits in the New Year? A new review of the evidence published in the New England Journal of Medicine Thursday suggests that intermittent fasting — the practice of limiting how much you eat during the day or week — can actually be a healthy way to eat. “The […]
By José Antonio Rosa Every day, you make important choices — about whether to feast on fries or take a brisk walk, whether to spend or save your paycheck, whether to buy the sustainable option or the disposable plastic one. Life is made up of countless decisions. The idea of nudging people in the right […]
By Alina Petre, MS, RD (CA) Purple cabbage, also referred to as red cabbage, belongs to the Brassica genus of plants. This group includes nutrient-dense vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale. It tastes similar to green cabbage. However, the purple variety is richer in beneficial plant compounds that have been linked to health […]
Why is echinacea still one of America’s most widely-used natural remedies? Because studies show that it can have profound effects on the immune system. But that’s not all. What is Echinacea? Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the same family as chamomile and daisies. Also known as “purple coneflower,” the herb grows […]
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