Vitamin D deficiency: Supplements may lower risk of inflammatory diseases
Inflammation is the mechanism by which the body responds to and fights infection.
The 4 Challenges Facing the Food as Medicine Movement
The food as medicine movement has been picking up steam, with the White House gathering $8 billion in commitments for food programs, payers launching medically-tailored meal pilots and startups gaining funding from investors.
Loaded with vitamins, minerals and folates, here’s why this fruit is berry good for you
Health benefits of strawberries: Packed with nutrients and bioactive compounds, these little fruits combat inflammation, boost immunity, and protect your heart. From preventing diabetes to making your brain healthy, here's why you should savour these ...
Michigan, feds to investigate possible food price gouging
Attorneys general from more than 30 states, including Michigan, just announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at the supermarket.
Minerals to boost your immunity: Best food sources for protein, vitamins, iron
Protein, fatty acids, vitamins A, B, C, and E, iron, selenium, and probiotics play crucial roles in boosting your body's immune responses and fight inflammation. Here's how to include all the vital minerals you need in a well-balanced diet to build a ...
What nutrition labels really tell us about our food
Imagine you’re walking down the snack aisle in your grocery store and you pick up a box of Cheez-Its. Normally, you don’t pay attention to nutrition labels, but today you turn the box around. You understand the calorie number in big bold letters ...
Researchers identify top five foods rich in prebiotics
Prebiotics are certain types of fibre that are frequently found in plants and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, according to mounting evidence. Prebiotic consumption has been linked to improved gut health and researchers recentl ...
Enjoy monsoon over these warm and soul-satisfying soups
The soup dates back to pre-Hispanic times and was made when the rainy season began and corn was harvested. Then came the Spaniards, who brought poultry to the continent, leading to the creation of the meaty version of esquites we know it today.