by Bret Hanna of Rosing Davidson Frost We all need salt (aka sodium or sodium chloride) in our diets. Salt allows the body to conduct electrical signals in the gastrointestinal tract, the heart and the
by Tobi Millrood of Kline & Specter It’s hard to walk down the grocery store aisles these days without seeing food packaging that promotes health benefits. “Cheerios will lower your cholesterol!” “Eat ketchup and make
by Jon Lewis of Lewis & Feldman Stress is probably an unwanted ingredient in your life, whether it's a family situation, the political environment or concerns in your career. Could what you eat contribute to
by Brandy Abalos Nutrition is all about biology and chemistry. Knowing how key nutrients affect the body improves a person's ability to understand their health. Many people who strive to become healthier focus on six
by Brandy Abalos While many fresh foods are available year-round throughout the United States, companies usually have those products shipped from far away. Shipping out-of-season foods to a location is a relatively new practice. Not
by Brandy Abalos Many people associate tasty foods with being unhealthy. However, that doesn't have to be true. There are many ways to make family favorites healthier, whether the original recipe is wholesome or not.
by Brandy Abalos More than half of all Americans, including 70% of adults aged 65 and older, take multivitamins. But are they really helpful? Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine indicate that the $12 billion spent
by Brandy Abalos Food is expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the price of groceries has increased nearly 8% since 2021 and is expected to keep going up. Most people feel frustrated
by Caitlin O'Donnell The average American consumes 2-3 times more added sugar than the American Heart Association’s maximum recommendation. For men, the AHA recommends no more than 36 grams or 9 teaspoons per day. The
by Caitlin O'Donnell Eating well is key to avoiding illnesses and maintaining overall well-being. Discerning which foods are healthy can be frustrating since food packaging and nutrition labels can be challenging to understand. How Much
