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Diet and Nutrition Can Help Your Arthritis Symptoms

Why You Should Add Plant-Based Meats to Your Diet

Why You Shouldn’t Panic about Tampon Ingredients

If you use tampons during your period (and 70 percent of American women do), you will go through more than 11,000 in your lifetime. So, when you hear that tampons could contain dangerous chemicals or cause toxic shock syndrome —a  rare but serious disease — it’s normal to be concerned. And, as the best advocate for your own health, it’s important to know the facts so you can make the best decision.

Poor Diet Tied to Half of U.S. Deaths From Heart Disease

As Americans, we do not consume enough of the foods that reduce our risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke and we are taking in too many foods that increase our risk. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that 45.4% of cardiometabolic deaths in 2012 were related to less than adequate dietary habits. 

Reducing The Sodium in Your Diet is Easier Than You Think

As I discussed in my previous blog, “The Decline of Salt? A Look at America’s Eating Habits,” consuming too much sodium in your diet can increase the risk of developing or worsen several health issues, especially high blood pressure or hypertension. Sodium is a mineral essential for life, and needed in the right amounts for different functions in our bodies. In general however, most people will benefit from decreasing the total milligrams of sodium they consume daily. Always check with your doctor or registered dietitian nutritionist to know the amount that is right for you.

The M Plan: The nutritional benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet

What woman doesn’t want to shave inches from problem areas, like the belly, hips, thighs, waist, and upper arms, without shrinking their bust?! Well, The M Plan, a mushroom-rich diet, claims just that. Supporters say that replacing one regular lunchtime snack or dinner with a mushroom dish for 14 days has helped them achieve this goal.

4 Easy Ways To Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet

We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is key to a healthy diet. Yet most of us struggle to consume anywhere close to the recommended cup and a half of fruit and two to three cups of veggies daily. (Yes, daily!)

What's the GERD Diet and Why Does It Help the GI Tract?

With the holidays approaching, celebrations with friends and family over a large, delicious meal are tradition. But overindulging at the buffet can lead to stomach upset, or worse, trigger an episode of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.  

How to Fuel Your Workouts with a Plant-Based (Vegan) Diet

If you work out, fueling your exercise with the right food is important, particularly if you are vegan. But how do you ensure you’re eating the right foods to stay strong through a tough training session?

On the Grocery List: A Healthy Diet for Preventing Breast Cancer

Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.