Despite the prevalence and popularity of low-carb diets, the role of carbohydrates in weight gain and obesity remains controversial. Few studies have tracked the association between changes in carbohydrate intake over time and changes in body weight. To address this, a team led by Harvard researchers set out to examineRead
When it comes to controlling blood sugar and managing type 2 diabetes, experts agree that a healthy diet can play a key role. The disagreement arises when they try to define exactly what “healthy” means. Proponents of low-carb, high-protein, Keto, and other diets all lay claim to the term, withRead
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that mice on time-restricted feeding schedules had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain.
Are you missing the possibility of oxalates contributing to your patient’s fatigue, inflammation, pain, or chronic infections? In the absence of kidney stones, dietary oxalate has been overlooked as a cause of common aliments for nearly 100 years. Today’s health- and wellness-seeking patients often come to rely on oxalate-rich foodsRead
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows a link between long-term use of aspartame and saccharin to increased fat stores in the abdomen and muscles.
Everyone’s gut microbiome is unique and evolving. Harmonizing the gut, by keeping the trillions of microbial residents in balance is a key to health and wellbeing. Whenever there is dysbiosis or a loss of diversity in the gut microbiota, there is often discomfort and disease can develop. 97 million Americans (between 10Read
In a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, Chinese scientists have reported a link between added sugars found in processed foods and an increased risk of kidney stones.
A new school year is fast approaching, and you’re probably talking to parents and caregivers about how to help their child have a successful school year. As you know, a nutritious diet plays a vital role. Providing nourishing foods for lunch and snacks gives children an edge — mentally, socially,Read
In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, a very low-carb diet led to better outcomes than the DASH diet in people with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
A study in the Journal of Lipid Research finds that phospholipids found in high-fat, high-cholesterol diets promote atherosclerosis via gut bacteria interactions with the immune system.
