What Is the Role of Our Genes in the Obesity Epidemic?
The “fat gene” accounts for less than 1 percent of the differences in size between people. To date, about a hundred genetic markers have...
Processed Foods and Obesity
The rise in the U.S. calorie supply responsible for the obesity epidemic wasn’t just about more food, but a different kind of food. The...
Cutting the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods
We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range. The...
Is Wheat Healthy? Examining the Pros and Cons of Wheat
For thousands of years, wheat has played a crucial role in the global food supply. Through planting and selection for desired traits,...

Grilled Chicken Spiedies
The term 'spiedie' (SPEE-dee) comes from 'spiedo,' the Italian word for spit, and simply refers to meat grilled on a skewer. This...

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Thyme Sauce
A lemon-thyme sauce for grilled chicken is the star of this simple recipe. Prep Time: Total Time: Yield: 20 mins ...
Guide to Electrolytes: Essential Nutrients for Hydration and Beyond
If you’ve ever overdone exercise on a hot, muggy day, you know how unpleasant it can feel. From fatigue to muscle cramps to dizziness to...


9 Foods that Support You Through Hormonal Changes
As we age, hormonal imbalances can become a real issue, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms - such as decreased energy,...

Plant-Based Ultraprocessed Foods Linked With Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Veggie burgers, plant-based sausages and meatless nuggets are touted as environmentally friendly health foods, but research published in...

Hidden Food Threat: Experts Warn of Dangers of RNAi Crops
Imagine a technology that could genetically rewire organisms in real-time, silencing critical genes across entire ecosystems with unknown...