Nutrition

What Is the Best Poop Position?

The Squatty Potty is put to the test. Previously, I’ve talked about the potential efficacy of prunes and dried figs...

The Difference Between Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating

As a mindfulness-based Registered Dietitian and coach, I often talk about “mindful eating” and “mindless eating.” While the two concepts may seem similar,...

8 Signs Your Body Says You’re Not Eating Enough

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms your body uses to communicate to you that you aren’t eating...

Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Fixed by Tweaking Their Nutrients?

What happened when ultra-processed foods were matched for calories, sugar, fat, and fiber content...

How the Fight to Ban Trans Fat Was Won

What was the secret to the public health community’s triumph when past attempts to...

Why Healthy Fast-Food Menu Options Can Backfire

Adding a healthy option can actually drive people to make even worse choices, thanks...

Which Beans Best Block the Spread of Cancer?

Which legumes are best at inhibiting the matrix metalloproteinase enzymes that allow cancer to...

A Persistent Pesticide Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

How can we avoid the breakdown products of pesticides that may increase the risk...