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Foods to Fight the Bloat: Anti-Bloat Foods

Jan 7, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Belly bloat often brings with it the dreaded discomfort of a mash-up of seemingly relentless symptoms, like abdominal pressure and pain, distended abdomen, and gas. We don’t like to talk about it, but it’s actually very common in otherwise healthy individuals. In fact, nearly 10 to 25 percent of people … Read More

Can You Build a Tolerance to Caffeine? What To Do If You Drink Too Much Caffeine

Jan 7, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Many of us get a caffeine fix each day, either through a morning coffee jolt, a revitalizing cup of tea in the afternoon, or through any number of the usual suspects—soda, energy drinks, chocolate. The question is, do we NEED it to get us through an otherwise groggy morning, to … Read More

The Best Vegan Protein Sources: Mycoprotein, Seeds & More

Nov 29, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Protein has been the buzzword in every food conversation for a few years now. As more and more people are trying on a plant-based eating pattern, the demand for vegan protein sources has never been higher. If the thought sounds less than exciting, or you’re looking to venture beyond tofu … Read More

Milk Alternatives: A Comparison of Non-Dairy Milk Options

Nov 29, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

What was once a simple decision between whole, low-fat, or skim milk, the list of choices now has a variety so vast, it’s dizzying. Whether made from nuts, seeds, legumes, or grains, plant-based milk has skyrocketed in popularity. Cow’s milk still tops retail sales, but nondairy “milk” brought in nearly … Read More

Is Fructose Bad for You?

Nov 2, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Sugar is not so sweet in the health and wellness world, now more than ever. Its bad reputation stems from research on added sugars, fructose in particular, in foods and beverages, linking it with chronic illness and disease, such as heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. But even so, … Read More

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Is Organic Food Better For You?

Nov 2, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Americans are embracing organics like never before. Once scant on supermarket shelves, organic foods have gained coveted space alongside their conventional food counterparts, whether produce, meats, dairy, or packaged foods. Organic food sales grew more than 12% in 2020, to nearly $62 billion—more than double the growth of the year … Read More

Gummy Vitamins vs Pills: Are Gummy Vitamins Effective for Everyday Use?

Aug 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Gummy vitamins come in different flavors. They are easy to chew and swallow. They taste good. The label says they have the same vitamins as pill vitamins, so what could go wrong? Gummy vitamins taste better because they are basically gummy candies with vitamins added. The ingredients include gelatin, corn … Read More

Liquid Chlorophyll Benefits: Miraculous Plant Supplement or Just a Fad?

Jul 16, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping this supplement into water. The water turns green and then you drink it. Makers of this supplement make the claims that it can prevent cancer, heal wounds, control body odor, treat skin conditions like acne, … Read More

Is Mushroom Coffee a Good Coffee Substitute?

Jun 15, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually a drink that tastes pretty much like regular coffee. The idea behind mushroom coffee is to add the health benefits of mushrooms to the health benefits of coffee. What Is Mushroom Coffee? Mushrooms have been … Read More

Black Coffee Benefits Do Not Stop at Energy: Great for Memory, Heart and More

Jun 15, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say that this supplement or that nutrient is good for certain health benefits. That is not the case with coffee. There have been lots of studies and there is little doubt that coffee is good for … Read More

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