diet

People are increasingly making the switch to a plant-based diet because of the health and environmental benefits. Research has shown that a plant-base...

For anyone considering a plant-based diet as part of a healthier lifestyle, you might want to hear what Sarah Goodenough has to say. Goodenough lived ...

From celebrities who swear by them, to experts on the topic, it seems like everyone is talking about a popular trend known as detox diets. There are p...

It’s a Sunday afternoon at Brenda Gowan’s home, and most of her family is in the kitchen seeking more counter space. Fresh cucumbers, banana peppers, ...

When food falls short in essential nutrients or you’re allergic to milk, bananas or oranges and can’t hit your daily calcium, potassium or vitamin C l...

To many, the thought of giving up barbecued chicken, steak and pork chops doesn’t sound too appealing. But if you’re trying to eat better, that doesn’...

Mike Smalley knows a lot about food. And he should, as he is in his 15th year working as a chef. He also knows about diets, as a man who’s tried — and...

They flocked together by the hundreds, each carrying a varying degree of burden. Some saw it as a way to lose weight, others a way to kick-start a hea...

Millions of Americans are affected by mental health issues, with anxiety, mood disorders and depression being among the most common. According to the ...

Mariah Minges Klusman spent much of last summer carrying her young son back and forth to the beach. With her husband by her side, she would often hear...

To this day, the smell of a fresh cheese pizza coming out of the oven is enough to make Doug Schmidt’s mouth water. He also admits that he still has a...

One of the most common complaints I hear in my primary care practice is about the struggle with trying to lose weight. We live in a culture so food-or...

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to diet and exercise among children. It’s essential for parents who want healthy children to be...

Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...

It’s been a long 18 years for Eric Cooper. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, in 1999, and about a decade later,...

Dana Fedoruk decided it was time to get serious about weight loss when she grew weary of watching her weight fluctuate as she tried various diets, and...