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Fiber is a kind of carbohydrate that the body is not able to break down for energy. Instead, it passes through the body, intact, through your stomach, intestine, colon and then comes out of your body in your stool. Fiber also has many health benefits that could help...

Image Credit: Vegan Liftz Juicing has evolved into a popular health trend in the last few years. The term “juicing” refers to a period of days when a person’s diet consists of mainly fruit and vegetable juices. Celery juice, among other fruit and vegetable juice detox...

Last year it was Paleo. Then the documentary "What the Health" came out and everyone decided to give Veganism a try. Most recently, the biggest weight loss fad to hit the internet and social media hubs is the Ketogenic Diet, or "Keto Diet." What is it and should you...

By Katie Clarke MS, RD, LDN One of the most popular fruits in the grocery store seems to be facing quite a bruised reputation. Chances are high that you have come across an internet ad or overheard a conversation claiming that bananas are akin to candy bars and that...

BMI. Quite possibly the least favored topic of any patient. Discussing a patient’s BMI can cause frustration because, quite frankly, most people feel judged when looking at what appears to be a grading scale for how well or poorly they have managed their weight. That...

Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Kefir. Kimchi. Miso. Yogurt. Tempeh. What do these foods have in common? They are all fermented foods. The Fermentation Process Fermentation is a process of food preservation in which bacteria or yeast are used to break down a food’s sugar or...

It seems every year a new diet trend emerges boasting new and improved health benefits. But are their claims true? As we close on National Heart Health month, we have outlined a few popular diets and what research is showing about their cardiovascular effects....

One of the top reasons people start exercising is to lose weight. However, there are several fitness myths when it comes to working out for weight loss. Fitness Myth #1: Spot Training Have you tried doing crunches, sit ups, ab rollers and leg lifts only to find...

 By: Katie McCollum MS, RD, LDN The holiday season has a reputation for indulgence. We often focus our attention (and willpower) on being mindful of the foods we eat, but it is easy to forget how quickly the calories we drink can add up. Check out the tips below to...