If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably noticed a trend: everything is supposedly bad for you. According to viral posts, everything you eat, drink, breathe, or do will lead…

Since the 1960s, large health associations and food manufacturers have praised the health benefits of vegetable oils. As their popularity grew, producers eagerly marketed their supposed health benefits—despite little to no scientific…

Artificial food dyes have been facing increasing scrutiny, with reports claiming they may cause cancer and affect brain function. These concerns have spread rapidly, raising questions about their actual risks. Are these…

It is a tale as old as time, chocolate is bad for you and should only be eaten occasionally. This unfortunate message has kept us from indulging in our favorite food for…

On January 15th, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned red dye no. 3, also known as erythrosine, from being used in food and ingestible drugs in the United States1—mirroring actions…

Diet culture, along with many doctors and dietitians, often champion low-fat diets as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. However, emerging scientific evidence challenges this claim. Studies suggest that low-fat diets dramatically…

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition on a war path. Every day, approximately 5,082 people in the United States alone are diagnosed with diabetes1. Within the same 24-hour period, an…

Modern life has put an almost unmanageable amount of demands on the family unit. In a world full of chaos it is more important than ever to prioritize coming together and enjoying…

Providing kids with healthy lunch options can be a real challenge. During the school year, lunches must be able to last for hours in a lunch box and be eaten without heating….

Feeding an entire family can be daunting at best. Busy schedules, picky eaters, and the demand of screen time can leave a family feeling distant and overwhelmed. The value of eating together…

Breakfast of little champions. If you’re reading this, you likely grew up on colorful cereals, processed pastries, and syrupy pancakes. As an adult, you’ve realized that these foods aren’t the healthiest, and…

Let’s be honest, finding the appropriate caloric need for your body can be a bit challenging. Finding the right balance of calories can feel like a frustrating game of cat and mouse….

Breakfast is one of the most controversial meals of the day. Everyone has a different opinion about the first meal of the day. Is breakfast truly the most important meal? In examining…