The Critical Role Protein Plays in Bone Health

Calcium is key for bone health, but protein is just as vital. Learn why some osteoporosis research misses the mark and how to strengthen your bones with diet and exercise.

The Mechanisms of Migraine Headaches

Understand what causes some people to have migraines and how factors like diet and chronic inflammation can affect their occurrence.

Is Being Vegetarian Actually Good for the Environment?

We explore these two dietary practices in terms of their environmental impact, and compare it to the impact of The Paleo Diet®.

The Environmental Impact of Food

Food production also has a dramatic effect on the environment. Here's what you need to know.

To Improve Your Diet Quality, Consider Your Fridge and Pantry

A nutritionist shows how to use a gap analysis to evaluate your current food environment and make a nutrition plan to improve your diet quality.

Can Fruits and Vegetables Help Us Live Longer?

A brief history of the “Juice Men,” Norman Walker and Jay Kordich, and how their ahead-of-the-times concept of juicing has applicable health benefits today.

What To Do If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Learn about ulcerative colitis (UC) and specifically the medications and dietary changes that can help ease UC.

Want to Promote Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss? Support Your Gut.

Supporting a healthy gut is about much more than just popping probiotic pills. Here’s how to upgrade your diet to nurture your gut from the inside out.

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 2)

In part 2, we explore the official guidelines for treating IBD and how successful they are at helping patients avoid surgery. We also review the non-pharmaceutical interventions such as diet.

The Human Gut: How It Works, Its Importance to Health, and Ways to Keep It Healthy

Our gastrointestinal tract comprises amazingly complex machinery. How does the gut function and why is it so important to overall health? We take a close look.

How to Tell If You Have a Nightshade Sensitivity

Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes contain specific compounds that can affect gut health. Know the symptoms of nightshade sensitivity and see how to prep these foods to avoid a reaction.

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 1)

Are environmental factors driving the rise of IBDs? See more about the etiology, symptoms, and potential treatments of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.