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Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting against injury or infection. But when it lingers or flares up in areas where it’s not needed, inflammation can be a problem. Chronic inflammation plays a…

Looking for quick, easy, healthy dinner recipes? So often, we build our meals around the meat and starch, not the veggies. To make your meals healthier, increase fruits and vegetables to half of your…

Are all sugars created equal? In this Q&A, Erika Hutz, DO, an internal medicine physician with Endeavor Health, tackles the often-confusing topic of added sugars, specifically cane sugar and corn…

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, a delicious feast. But if you're living with diabetes, navigating the holiday can sometimes feel like a challenge. The good news is, you don…

From school lunch trays to office breakrooms, ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and Americans are eating them in startling amounts. A study of processed food consumption by youth and adults found…

With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, many of us turn the heat up in the kitchen and focus on heartier, comfort food. For people going through cancer treatment, good nutrition is vital…

Grocery shopping these days is no easy task, especially when you are faced with a decision in every aisle. The cereal aisle alone is packed with dozens of choices. Complicating your shopping…

Milk choices used to be basic: Whole, low-fat or skim. Now milk goes way beyond cows. How do you choose which milk to drink, and what would a nutrition expert recommend? Soy, cow, almond, coconut or…

Maybe it’s a strange coincidence, but some foods actually look like the part of your body that they help. For example, walnuts, which look like a tiny brain, are good for your brain health. “There are…

If you've been advised to cut back on salt, you might be wondering if you’ll ever taste food with flavor again. Never fear — it’s possible! A low-sodium diet can be delicious and satisfying; it’s just…

Cardiologists are like anyone else. They have healthy meals, and they have guilty pleasures. One difference, potentially, is that heart doctors understand what an imbalance of healthy vs unhealthy…

Hydration isn’t a one-size-fits-all need. You’ve probably heard that people should drink 8 glasses of water each day. But that recommendation doesn’t apply to every person in every situation. The…