Food Articles
latest articles on diet and nutrition
Are there any benefits to taking multivitamins?
Vitamins are organic compounds needed for normal growth and development. So far, we have identified four fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and nine water-soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7,...
Heart Health, Slave Food, Plant-based diet: A conversation with Dr. Columbus Batiste
What are the ideal foods to eat for heart disease, for overall health? I sit down with Dr. Columbus Batiste to discuss his work on the Slave Food project, his upcoming book, and how to make lasting...
Eating Healthy Shouldn’t Be Complicated
It seems like every week there is a new diet to try. Someone is always trying to sell a magic pill promising rapid weight loss with no side effects. According to data from Marketdata Enterprises,...
Plant-based versus Ketogenic diets: What is the evidence?
The field of nutrition is filled with population-based studies. Part of that is because it's incredibly difficult to do a randomized controlled study and to do it long enough to get meaningful...
High carbohydrate plant-based diet for weight loss?
When it comes to nutrition, there are endless discussions about which macronutrients you should be eating the most or the least. There is always discussion about low-carb, low-fat, high-fat, and...
Diet and Inflammation: What’s the link?
What's the link between diet and inflammation inside the body? We know that inflammation can cause all sorts of problems — everything from belly fat to heart disease, obesity, and cancer. It's also...
The amazing benefits of chili peppers
Chili peppers have been shown to have lots of health benefits. What is the link between chili peppers and the risk of heart disease? What is the connection between chili peppers and stroke? How...
Vegan, healthy lifestyle, COVID-19 vaccine: Interview with Dr. Alex McDonald
Dr. Alex McDonald is a family medicine doctor with a specialization in sports medicine. He focuses on treating the whole person. He is a big believer in exercise, nutrition, and sleep. In this...
Top 6 kidney disease prevention diet and lifestyle tips
Kidney disease is a devastating illness that ranks in the top 10 non-communicable diseases contributing to death and disability. It affects 9.1 percent of the population worldwide. In 2017, 1.2...
