Pregnancy is a beautiful and special time when you create a new life. During this time, your calorie and nutrient requirements increase to support the baby’s growth and development. It’s extremely important to eat nutritious, high-quality foods and avoid foods that may harm your baby. Photo credit: Shutterstock It’s extremely important to eat nutritious, high-quality […]
Prebiotics are types of dietary fiber that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This helps the gut bacteria produce nutrients for your colon cells and leads to a healthier digestive system (1). Asparagus is a spring vegetable rich in prebiotic fiber and antioxidants. Some of these nutrients include short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, acetate […]
To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. In theory, this sound simple. However, managing your food intake in the modern food environment can be tricky. Calorie counting is one way to tackle this problem and is commonly used for weight loss. Calorie counting is one way to tackle this problem […]
Getting enough protein is important for health. For this reason, the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for protein is 50 grams per day. However, some researchers believe that many people should be eating significantly more than this amount (1). A high protein intake can help with weight loss, increase muscle mass and improve health, to name […]
Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for thousands of years. Research shows it has many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels. But can adding apple cider vinegar to your diet also help you lose weight? Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for thousands of years. […]
You don’t have to resort to chemical herbicides in order to get rid of invasive weeds. Safer options exist that will work just as effectively. They may take a bit more persistence, but the benefits of organic control methods far outweigh the negative health effects of chemical pesticides. So what’s the big deal about Roundup? […]
“Dr. Hyman, I’ve eliminated toxic foods, I exercise every day and overall I live a healthy lifestyle, yet I haven’t been able to get anywhere near my goal weight,” writes this week’s house call. “What gives?” I understand how frustrating this can become, especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything. You made a conscious […]
You’ve probably read about the abundant helpful uses of coconut oil that range from nutritional benefits to household remedies and body care. But, did you know that coconut oil can also benefit your pets? When I was trying to put extra weight on my labs, Sanchez and Gina, I frequently fed them a tablespoon of […]
Carb blockers are a type of diet supplement. However, they work differently than most of the other weight loss pills on the market. They block carbs from being digested, apparently allowing you to eat carbs without (some) of the unwanted calories. But are they really as beneficial as they sound? The type of carb blocker […]
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