Food additives are found in many processed and ultra-processed foods. A new study examined how combinations of common additives may increase the risk for blood sugar concerns.
Eating a high-fat diet for an extended period reduces a brain chemical that activates dopamine in humans. That can lead to food being less pleasurable and more addictive as the brain seeks reward.
People who drank water with Splenda had increased appetites by 20 percent compared to those who drank water mixed with white sugar. Brain scans showed it triggered cravings in the brain.
The little-known lucuma fruit is used as a sweetener in powder form. Unlike most alternatives to sugar, it has nutritional benefits. It could become widely popular the way stevia once did.
While most of us consider it a neutral way to keep our mouths busy, chewing gum releases thousands of microplastics into our mouths for us to swallow. That’s true for both synthetic and natural gum.
A study with adults with a heightened risk for heart disease found that pecans can aid heart health. Folks who added pecans to their day made healthy changes in their diet and lowered their cholesterol.
If you are a condiment lover, you should read the labels on the products in your fridge. Sauces can dress up a dull meal and make things more appetizing. But you may be shocked at the sugar they hide!
Coffee lovers are getting more good news about their favorite drink! It may help both heart and gut health. Antioxidants in the drink lower inflammation and can help health in many ways.
People claim that a handful of raw spinach eaten first thing in the morning is beneficial. It supposedly gets more vegetables in their day and stops sugar cravings. But a serving of vegetables is two cups of raw spinach.
Maltodextrin isn’t technically a sugar; it is a carb. But, while table sugar has a GI of 65, maltodextrin has a GI between 116 and 136. Most of us don't realize how many foods use it as an ingredient.
Adding pumpkin spice to black tea creates a flavorful drink without adding calories or sugar. Black tea can aid blood sugar while the spices contain antioxidants and boost digestive health.
New research suggests that eating a daily orange could lower the risk of depression by 20 percent. Researchers found that citrus fruit appeared to increase both serotonin and dopamine.
A new study found might be worth adding elderberries as a supplement or drink to your diet. They may regulate blood sugar, improve the microbiome and increase fat burn.
Cleanses go in and out of vogue all the time. Steer clear of the vegetable and fruit juice-only diet that is so popular right now. It causes shifts in a person’s oral and gut bacteria in just three days.
New research has found that camembert may boost a protein in the body that preserves memory and brain function. That could prevent dementia.
New research has found that alcohol can directly and indirectly cause panic attacks in some people. If you struggle with anxiety after drinking, the alcohol may be to blame.
The creator of the slow carb diet claims that people who follow it can expect to lose 10 to 20 pounds of fat without exercising in a month. Is that true? And is it safe and maintainable?
Crash diets tend to get short results and can have long-term negative impacts on your body. A man recently made headlines after experiencing gruesome side effects of the carnivore diet.
There is a popular theory that carbonated water may cause weight loss. A new study has found that carbonated water lowers blood sugar. But does it make an impact?
The coconut creates many things—coconut water, milk, flour and sugar are at the top of the list. It’s rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. But does it help your blood sugar?
People are continually concerned about how much protein they eat, whether it’s enough or if they need more. However, many Americans don’t eat enough fiber.
A version of the Mediterranean diet with green tea, green smoothies and green vegetables could slow brain aging. It may slow age-related brain shrinkage by up to 50 percent in 18 months.
A study showed that people who drank coffee in the morning were less likely to die from heart disease and had a lower mortality risk than all-day coffee drinkers.
Amid dry January, the U.S. Surgeon General proposed that alcohol should be labeled with a cancer warning. More and more evidence shows that alcohol harms human health.
Researchers are searching for answers as to why GI cancers are becoming more common at alarming rates. Studies suggest it could be because of the current unhealthy diet trends.
Researchers studied the possible links between body fat, diet and chronic pain. They found that eating healthier foods was linked to lower levels of pain, regardless of weight.
People who eat a little dark chocolate daily are less likely to develop a serious blood sugar concern. Eating about an ounce of dark chocolate a day was linked to a 21 percent lower risk.
A study found that a high-sugar diet may lead to cognitive decline. It found that three factors contributed the most to avoidable dementia — blood sugar spikes, air pollution and alcohol.
We’ve shared many wonderful low-carb Thanksgiving recipes. One food you don’t have to think about regarding its health impacts is turkey. Turkey has many health benefits!
A study found that drinking non-fermented dairy milk may increase the risk of heart disease in women. Replacing milk with products like yogurt and kefir lowered the risk.
For people with kidney concerns, nutrients can build up in the kidneys and blood and cause damage. The renal diet can prevent harm. The diet is low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus.
Pumpkin is a delicious winter squash, and we look forward to them being in season every year! As well as being tasty, pumpkin has many benefits that we rarely speak about.
The latest hot trend from Instagram is a tea made with lemon, bay leaves, turmeric powder and honey. Supposedly, the drink will support blood sugar levels. But is there truth to it?
Often, we overeat holiday dishes because they are once-a-year treats. But you can make them whenever you want. Removing the idea of scarcity makes it much easier to enjoy without overeating.
New research has found that it isn’t eggs themselves that impact cholesterol, but how they are cooked. Cooking eggs at high temperatures can be less healthy and raise heart health risks.
Ultra-processed foods are bad for you. Many ignore the risk because it's cheap and easy. A study found that ultra-processed food is even worse for people with blood sugar concerns.
Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of magnesium. They can benefit the heart and kidneys. And they can aid sleep, combating SAD.
People think more protein is always better. However, there is such a thing as too much, and the source of protein matters. Seventy-five percent of Americans eat more animal protein than they should.
The cortisol cocktail mixes juice, coconut water and sea salt. There is no evidence it lowers cortisol levels. There may be some other benefits to it. But there are also drawbacks.
We are looking at the science behind the old wives’ tale that sugar causes acne. You’ve probably heard it a million times. But does sugar really cause breakouts?
Cloves, the delicious autumnal spice, are rich in compounds that can increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar. So in addition to tasting of fall, they can aid your health.
As the weather gets colder, the “fresh” produce in the supermarket becomes less fresh. Frozen veggies are great! Some are better for your blood sugar than others. Here are some of the best.
A popular TV show has made people aware of soda shop culture. The shops sell sodas filled with syrups, creamer, juices and more. Diet versions of the drinks aren’t much healthier.
People have questioned whether the keto or low-sugar diet is better. Both cause weight loss. But, a study has found that a low-sugar diet may be healthier for some aspects of health.
The Human Being Diet aims to control your hormones, insulin and cortisol levels. While removing ultra-processed food and balancing insulin sounds good, the diet can be intense.
New front-of-package labels that detail the calories, fat, sugar and salt aim to be a simple, standardized, evidence-based labeling system for all packaged foods sold in the U.S. But are they useful?
A study aimed to see how much avocado helped blood sugar. Women who ate avocados daily had a lower risk of blood sugar concerns. Men did not. But, men may have other risk factors.
Blood sugar spikes from meals can impact your mental health. A recent study found blood sugar fluctuations may cause anxiety and depression because of hormonal changes.
Researchers have found that taking vinegar daily can improve the symptoms of depression. This might be a simple, holistic way to aid people’s mental health.
Research has linked iron from meat to a higher risk of developing blood sugar concerns. People who ate the highest amount of iron from meat had a 26 percent higher risk.
Protein bars can be great for fast fuel while hiking and doing other activities. But, they can also be candy bars in disguise. The amount of hidden sugar in some bars is jaw-dropping.
Researchers wanted to test how heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) really is. People lost more weight and had better blood sugar levels when eating very little EVOO.
New research that might make you sour on keto. The low-carb, high-fat diet can raise cholesterol, reduce beneficial gut bacteria and increase the risk of future blood sugar concerns.
A study used identical twins to look at how veganism impacts health. The vegans had better cholesterol levels, better fasting blood sugar and slower biological clocks than their twins at the end of eight weeks.
A new study argues that drinking never has benefits. Studies often put people into two groups—non-drinkers and regular drinkers. Ex-heavy drinkers can be included in the first group.
A gastroenterologist went viral talking about the best ways to drink coffee. It's a great video with excellent advice. But he was off on one small fact.
In addition to spiking blood sugar, refined carbs in the form of "white foods" may damage cognition and have been linked to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to multiple studies.
A no-sugar diet can help you lose weight and manage your blood sugar. However, some people push it too far and miss out on essential nutrients.
A program taught people to make tasty smoothies from leafy greens to help them manage blood sugar. The participants weren’t habitual salad eaters but the smoothies acted as a gateway to healthy food.
Research has found that insulin reactions are much more individualized than believed. It's not just carbs that raise blood sugar; some people are hyper-responsive to fatty foods.
A mouse study found that elenolic acid found naturally in olives can lower blood sugar and boost weight loss. It may make less expensive natural products for blood sugar and weight management.
Two new studies have found a reason besides weight loss to cut calories from your diet. Reducing your calories may decrease biological age and offer other health benefits.
A study that followed 25,000 women over 25 years found that those eating a Mediterranean diet were 23 percent less likely to die than those following other lifestyles.
Semaglutide may help prevent alcohol-use disorder (AUD). In a study, people taking it were 50 percent less likely to develop AUD and 56 percent less likely to relapse if they already had a problem.
Putting aside politics, we’re curious: are there benefits to raw milk? We’re looking at sources not funded by the government or the dairy industry to get the science behind raw milk.
Semaglutide may improve women’s taste sensitivity, especially to sweet flavors. If people taste more sweetness, they are satisfied more easily and aren’t fighting cravings.
the soda brand Poppi marketed itself with the slogan “Be Gut Happy. Be Gut Healthy.” However, each can only contains two grams of fiber with five grams of sugar. They are being sued in a class-action lawsuit.
Greek yogurt now outsells normal yogurt. There are nutritional differences between them, and they offer differing health benefits. But is one better than the other, or is it just about preferences?
Many factors can impact how effectively you absorb the antioxidants in green tea. How it’s made, what you pair it with, your habits and more all change how green tea will affect you.
The bird flu hasn't posed a large threat to people or been found in retail meat. However, if you are concerned about the safety of your burgers, cook them to 145 F to kill any possible viruses.
The research that condemns artificial sweeteners as unsafe has either used cell models or is observational. Far more accurate randomized controlled trials say that they are harmless.
A new study found that an anti-inflammatory diet was linked with a 21 percent reduction in cognitive impairment, and a protein-rich diet was associated with a nine percent reduction.
A new study has underscored the importance of eating a varied diet. Seafood is healthy. But, overeating some types of seafood can increase exposure to toxic “forever chemicals.”
Marketing for vegan meat claims it's healthy. But, a study showed that people who ate diets high in artificial meats for eight weeks had higher blood sugar levels than people eating normal meat.
When trying to make heart-healthy food choices, many folks avoid dairy. Cheese can be high in both salt and saturated fat. However, not all cheeses are the same. Mozzarella can be great!
While the 30-30-30 method has become popular on TikTok, it originated in a 2010 self-help book. However, nutritionists don’t dismiss the 30-30-30 method. It has some science behind it.
Oatzempic is a drink made from that people claim is a natural form of the drug Ozempic. Oats are very high in fiber and can aid blood sugar levels. But is there any truth to the claims?
People with serious mental health concerns can have metabolic problems because of their medications. A keto diet can ease both their mental health symptoms and metabolic issues.
Drinking coffee may aid aging muscles. New research has found potential health benefits in trigonelline. The molecule is found in both coffee and the human body.
New research has found mixed evidence that intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. It sounds alarming at first, but there are a lot of things to consider.
A new study found that eating an avocado a day may improve overall diet quality. When people in the study ate an avocado daily, they made better food choices throughout the day.
A diet high in ultra-processed food is linked to everything from early death, cancer, blood sugar concerns, mental health issues and more. In all, it's connected to 32 health problems.
Yogurt labels can say that there is “limited scientific evidence” that eating at least two cups of yogurt a week lowers the risk of serious blood sugar concerns — even brands packed with sugar.
A long-term study found that caffeine use may prevent weight gain and reduce the risk of joint inflammation and degeneration. There are multiple ways it can help.
Drinking two liters or more of artificially sweetened drinks a week was linked to a 20 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation. Sugary drinks increase the risk more.
A lot of people praise hydrogen water’s benefits. Before you sink money into a pricey water bottle, we want to look at all the science so you can decide if it’s right for you.
Resistant starch is found in beans, whole grains and other foods. In a trial, a supplement of this hard-to-digest carbohydrate helped people lose weight and avoid sugar spikes.
A study found a fast-mimicking diet lowered people’s biological age by two and a half years. It also lowered blood sugar concerns, reduced liver fat and slowed immune system aging.
Sometimes, the recipes we share call for MCT oil. It’s always optional. We are examining what MCT oil is so that you can make your own decisions about whether to include it in your diet.
Kiwi is excellent for your health and can benefit your blood sugar. Additionally, a new study has found it can boost your mood in just four days.
The Atlantic diet has been in the news recently, and it may rival the Mediterranean diet! It may reduce the risk of health problems linked to heart and blood sugar concerns by half.
We were asked if eating citrus fruit after meals is bad for people with blood sugar concerns. After hours of research, we've found no science behind it. There are known benefits to eating fruit with meals!
Our bodies can have a harder time breaking down dairy as we age. Eating a low-carb diet can be restricting, you shouldn't have to avoid dairy as well. With a few tricks, you probably don't have to.
People with blood sugar concerns are often wary of overeating protein. But, most of us don’t get enough protein. There are signs of deficiencies that you can notice.
Fruit bats eat twice their body weight in fruit daily. Researchers hope that learning how fruit bats have evolved to live off sugar could be the key to helping folk with blood sugar concerns.
Engineers have made a vibrating pill that tricks the stomach into thinking it’s stretched to capacity. It could be taken before a meal and would help control appetite.
Food safety experts warn that homemade eggnog can have dangers beyond its high sugar content. They worry that it can be “teeming with pathogens.”
If you drink over the holidays, you may be comforted knowing that mulled wine may offer you some benefits. The wine and spices may aid your heart and other aspects of your health.
The portfolio diet was created by scientists at Harvard to aid heart health. Some claim it’s a health silver bullet. However, some experts disagree. How does it stack up against DASH and the Mediterranean diet?
Cabbage is a versatile veggie we should eat more often. Reach for red cabbage in the store as it's far more nutritious than green and can fight inflammation and aid blood sugar in numerous ways!
When you hear the word “tryptophan,” you think of turkey, milk and being sleepy. It’s the chemical in some foods that leaves you feeling tired. A new study suggests it also reduces inflammation and improves gut health in older people.
Lots of times, dips for veggies are filled with sugar and fat. They can make a healthy snack into something you would want to pass up. That’s why we like to reach for hummus as a dip for veggies!
High levels of sodium can impact insulin resistance. Lemon is often overlooked when it comes to its ability to enhance food. It’s easy to add it to many recipes while cutting back on the salt. Researchers figured out the exact math!
Millet has become “the new quinoa” in recent years. A new study found that people with blood sugar concerns who ate millet daily saw a 12 to 15 percent drop in their fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels.
Even more research has stressed the importance of vitamin K for heart health. Scientists found that people who eat a vitamin K-rich diet have a 34 percent lower risk of heart or blood vessel diseases.
A new review of the keto diet has got researchers arguing about the safety and proper use of the diet. Some people love it. But is it as healthy as it claims to be or “a disease-promoting disaster?”
Becoming a vegetarian or cutting back on meat is a big commitment. But two more studies have strengthened the claim that switching to a plant-based diet can have considerable benefits for heart health.
We seem to be on a bit of a roll talking about how spices and condiments can aid blood pressure. Today we’re celebrating a staple of summer cookouts. The first Saturday in August is National Mustard Day.
A friend of our team member recently started Noom. We wanted to revisit the diet and share a more personal review of the diet for people to learn about it. From the conversation, it sounds like it’s a mixed bag.
Some studies have found that calcium supplements can increase the risk of heart attacks. New research has found that calcium can aid cholesterol levels. What should be your healthy approach?
Hot sauces containing capsaicin can help relax blood vessels and increase the production of nitric oxide that protects against blood vessel inflammation. However, if a hot sauce is high in sodium, the salt can undermine the condiment’s benefits.
You should speak to your doctor about alcohol if you drink to be sure that you drink in a way that is healthy for you. Some wines are naturally lower in carbs than others. Today, we’re taking a look at some of your best options.
Red meat, high in saturated fat, isn’t the best source of protein for your heart. So, as you cut down on red meat, what are the best foods to eat more of to make up the difference?
While it lacks the sugar of soda, there is the persistent rumor that sparkling water is just as bad for tooth enamel. Today, we’re taking a look at the health facts to find out the truth.
Research has linked eating three servings of whole grains a day to a lower risk for heart disease, smaller waist, better blood pressure and more stable blood sugar when compared to eating less than half a serving.
Better health can start in your kitchen and might be as easy as reaching for your spice rack more often. A study found that adding 1.5 teaspoons of herbs and spices to a daily diet improved blood pressure.
Researchers have found that, no matter how well meatless meat may mimic the real thing on a nutritional level, they are not the same. Even if you read the nutrition label, you won’t be getting the whole story.
Chamomile tea is delicious hot or iced. And, in one study where people drank a cup after three meals a day for six weeks, they had improved levels of blood sugar, insulin and insulin resistance.
A study found that eating 60 milligrams of vegetable nitrate a day can reduce your risk of heart disease. That is one cup of uncooked greens.
Following a very low-calorie diet negatively changes the microbiome. Researchers found that extreme dieting increased bacteria that causes antibiotic-induced diarrhea and colitis.
