By Consumer LabsThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took new steps aimed at keeping consumers safe from harmful products that are marketed as dietary supplements and that contain undeclared or deceptively labeled ingredients. FDA has found that these products are...
By Stephanie CrawfordOne of the biggest buzzwords in healthy eating is omega-3. You can see it featured on cereal boxes and in TV commercials. What is omega-3, and why is it important? The answer is simple: It's one type of fat you can't live without. Omega-3 fatty...
By Dr ChetHas your doctor or nutritionist ever said, “All you have to do is eat a balanced diet”? You’ve probably heard that at some time, but exactly what does that mean? In reality, it’s not really balanced—that’s why the USDA uses a pyramid to depict it. The Food...
By Dr Chet This is the second of the three dietary approaches corresponding to the three genetic patterns Just like the low-fat diet was really lower-fat, the high-protein diet really emphasizes reducing carbohydrates, thus making it seem higher in protein....
By Dr. ChetThere are three diets for each of the three genetic patterns. First up is a low-fat diet; it’s not a no-fat diet, because we all need some fat. The second type of diet is high protein, and the third is balanced fat and protein.Typical Americans get about...
by Rachel Huber MPH RDMany people set vague goals like, "I want to lose weight." Others set specific goals like, "I will lose 5 pounds over the next month by replacing my evening dessert with a walk around the neighborhood." New research from McGill University in...
by Gina Cortese-Shipley MSWith all the focus on healthy eating this month you might be saying, “Yes, I know I need to have healthier eating habits, but my busy work schedule makes that difficult to achieve." Long, extended, or irregular work hours and unpredictable...
by Sue Beckham PhDWith swimsuit season around the corner you might be looking for new ways to lose those last few pounds. Since squeezing in an extra workout may be hard to do with a busy schedule, you might consider increasing the intensity of one or two workouts...
By Fooducate “Phenylketonurics – contains phenylalanine”What is this? And what does it have to do with chewing gum? Or diet soda?What you need to know:1. Phenylalanine is an amino acid. Amino acids sounds scary, but they are actually the building blocks of...
What's New and Beneficial About GarlicYou can increase the health benefits you receive from garlic by letting it sit after you've chopped it or crushed it. If you give your chopped/crushed garlic time to sit before changing its temperature (through cooking) or its pH...