Blog: Health & Wellness

Americans exhibit a profound knowledge-action gap when it comes to eating healthfully – and produce is the poster child for this phenomenon. Eating fruits an…

The cholesterol content of eggs was once misunderstood. This has led to some confusion around the health effects of eating eggs. The heart of the matter though…

Just a small handful of walnuts may support health benefits for the whole family.

Nitrate is widely found throughout nature and can be found in soil, water and food, and is a crucial nutrient for the growth and development of plants. Dark gr…

Absolutely! New research published in Nutrients examined 38 studies evaluating pasta intake and body weight outcomes, as well as potential mechanisms by which…

Pizza is often a favorite food, and pizza night is staple in many households. It can get a bad rap when it comes to nutrition, but you can make your pizza nutr…

Envy apples are an excellent addition to vegan recipes, they bring a delightful crisp and a balanced sweetness that can elevate your meatless dishes. Whether y…

With only 1 in 10 Americans eating enough fruits and vegetables the short answer is yes, it is totally okay. We can all do a better job of enjoying more fruits…

Whatever your habit goals are, remember to break it down, and make it small!

Have you ever been so anxious that your stomach tightens up? Our mind and body are so integrated that we even use expressions like “heartache” and “gut-w…

A healthy gut microbiome can help you live a peachy life. I have always been attracted to those that constantly exert a positive energy. Life is too short and…

Phytonutrients … polyphenols … antioxidants … what do all of these terms mean? The term phytonutrients is a broad name for a wide variety of compounds…

When I was in college, I only pulled one all-nighter. I’m just not a last-minute person. For me, it causes too much anxiety and uncertainty. I really like to…

Canned fruits and vegetables are on par nutritionally with their fresh or frozen counterparts. For some produce, the nutrition in canned foods is even greater.…

Bioactives, also known as phytonutrients, are non-nutritive compounds which give fruits and vegetables their unique color, odor and taste. They are also known…

Chili is a great vehicle for using up what you have on hand. Maybe you have leftover roasted veggies from dinner earlier in the week or some half-used bags of…

We all have dozens, maybe hundreds of habits. Together, these “habit systems” determine around half of our actions, and they may offer the key to increasin…

Written by Dr. Sonali Ruder, DO Adding a one-cup serving of blueberries a day is an easy way to boost your daily nutrition. In just 80 calories, a one-cup serv…