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Are Food Additives Harmful to Your Health? allulose butylated hydroxyanisole butylated hydroxytoluene celery coconut sugar food additives food allergies food sensitivities fruit extracts high-fructose corn syrup honey hyperactivity maple syrup monk fruit monosodium glutamate mushrooms natural food additives nutritional additives preservatives processing agents red no. 40 rosemary extract seaweed sensory agents sodium nitrate sodium nitrite stevia synthetic food additves umami vegetable extracts yeast extract yellow no. 5 yellow no. 6 Apr 05, 2025

That colorful candy, fizzy drink, or crispy chip you just had might taste delicious — but have you ever stopped to think about what’s really in it?

According to a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, six out of 10 foods Americans buy contain food additives. That’s a 10-p...

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Five Common Foods Sabotaging Your Health aging antinutrients autoimmunity cancer casein celiac disease chronic disease chronic inflammation corn dairy elimination diet estrogen fatty liver food allergens gluten glycemic index gmos high-fructose corn syrup hormone imbalance lactose intolerance leaky gut linoleic acid omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids phytoestrogens processed foods saturated fats skin problems soy soybean oil testosterone thyroid hormone trans fats type-2 diabetes zonulin Mar 22, 2025

Trying to eat healthier? You’re part of a massive movement.

The global healthy foods market was worth 653 billion dollars in 2023. And it’s only growing, expected to increase by 10 percent every year until 2030. With obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases on the rise, more people ...

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Beyond Allergies: How Elimination Diets Can Transform Your Health adhd asthma autism autoimmunity casein celiac disease chronic disease chronic inflammation cytokines dairy dpp-iv dysbiosis elimination diets fibromyalgia fodmaps food additives food allergens food allergies food intolerances food sensitivities gluten gut microbiome hormones inflammatory bowel disease irritable bowel syndrome leaky gut mental illnesses metabolic syndrome processed foods skin problems type-2 diabetes Mar 08, 2025

Did you know that nearly 11 percent of U.S. adults have a food allergy? On top of that, at least one-fifth of the population deals with a food intolerance or sensitivity — often without realizing it.^1,2

Many of the ingredients and additives in today’s highly processed, nutrient-poor food supply ha...

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Is Fasting Good For You? autoimmunity autophagy calorie-restricted diet chronic disease electrolyte balance insulin resistance intermittent fasting religious fasting type-2 diabetes water fasting weight loss Feb 22, 2025

Dieting for weight loss is incredibly common. It’s been estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, spending billions of dollars on programs and products in support of their goals. At the same time, more Americans are overweight than ever, with the prevalence of obesity reaching 40 p...

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Do Anti-Inflammatory Diets Work? anti-inflammatory diet chronic disease chronic inflammation elimination diet gluten-free diet macrobiotic diet mediterranean diet whole30 diet Feb 08, 2025

Did you know that six in 10 Americans suffer from chronic diseases? These health conditions — which last at least a year and require continuous medical care — are the top causes of disability and death in the country. They’re a massive drain on the U.S. healthcare system, costing 4.5 trillion dollar...

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Should You Use a Low-Carb Diet for Weight Loss? atkins diet carbohydrates carnivore diet elimination diet fats glucose ketogenic diet ketosis low-carb diet paleo diet processed foods protein weight loss whole foods Jan 25, 2025

Are you among the millions of Americans who planned to start a diet in 2025? Almost half of all U.S. adults did, according to a survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Among the respondents, 26 percent preferred low-carb diets like Atkins and keto.¹

Cutting down on carbs is a ...

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New Year, New You: Are Detox Diets The Answer? colon detox diets elimination diets food sensitivities herbal supplements liver new year skin toxins weight loss Jan 11, 2025

Google Trends shows a huge spike in searches for “New Year detox” every January — and this year is no exception.¹ It seems worldwide, millions of people collectively feel the need for a health reset after holiday overindulgence. But just what is a detox, and how effective is it? Let’s do a deep dive...

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The New Year is almost here. For many people, that means it’s time to start thinking about those resolutions.

In fact, over 60 percent of Americans feel pressured to make a New Year’s resolution, based on a survey by Forbes Health and OnePoll. And almost two-thirds plan to set three or more goals f...

How to Avoid FOMO During the Holidays fomo gratitutde happiness holidays journaling managing expectations mindfulness new year new years resolutions saying no social media volunteering Dec 21, 2024

The fear of missing out — or FOMO for short — is the feeling that other people are having more fun or living more fulfilling lives than you. And based on a study by OnePoll, it’s a widespread phenomenon — about 69 percent of Americans have experienced FOMO at some point in their lives.^1,2

FOMO can...

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Are the holidays losing their sparkle? Do you feel more like a Grinch than an Elf? It’s more common than you think. Holiday burnout — a state of physical, mental, and emotional tiredness brought on by the demands and expectations of the season — affects 1 in 3 Americans.^1,2

If you’re experiencing ...

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