3 Benefits of Dietary Diversity
Eating a variety of healthy, colorful, plant-based foods supplies a range of nutrients. However, most Americans are deficient in fruit and vegetable consumption. Read more…
Practical Tips for Adding More Fiber to Your Daily Eating
Fiber plays important roles in our eating and health. However, all fiber is not created equally. Fiber originates in plants and is a nondigestible carbohydrate. Read more…
3 Nutritional Principles for a Pandemic
This past year has presented a range of challenges for so many people and has shown us the importance of our health. Staying healthy during stressful times, such as a global pandemic, is critical. Here are some practical tips to help you eat healthy in stressful times. Read more…
Tips for Eating to Support Adrenal Health
Adrenal health has become a widespread topic thanks to the popular interest in adrenal fatigue and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction. While there are many potential helpful supplements and herbs on the market, starting with a strong foundation of a diet filled with foods for adrenal health can go a long way towards supporting adrenal and HPA axis health. Read more…
“Wish List” Nutrition Trends for 2021 Based on Scientific Research
As I reflect on the year, here are some ideas I have for nutrition trends for 2021 based on what I know about the scientific literature in my monthly review of 30 studies. Read more…
Is 5-MTHF Supplementation Really Better than Folic Acid?
With the rising beliefs over the superiority of 5-MTHF to folic acid, it makes me curious as to the evidence behind it, so I did a deep dive into the literature to see what I could find. Here is a look at some of the latest research comparing folic acid and 5-MTHF supplementation. Read more…
Sulforaphane
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have earned a high status for their positive effects on health. One component of these vegetables is sulforaphane. Read more…
An Update on Health Benefits of Honey
Although its traditional medicinal use dates back thousands of years, honey has only recently been studied for its potential use in modern medicine. Read more…
The Latest Research on Zinc
Although its importance for humans was not determined until the early 1960s, zinc has quickly become a well-known essential mineral. While researchers continue to investigate that association and many other potential areas in which zinc may play a role, let us explore some of the other recent findings of the relationship between zinc and human health. Read more…
Tips for Preparing an Immune-Balancing Meal
With the COVID-19 crisis, many of us have turned to finding ways to support the immune system through diet and lifestyle as one part of our protection plans. In that spirit, I want to share tips for preparing immune-balancing meals. Read more…

