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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Why is the Microbiome Important? antibiotics anxiety autism bacteria carbohydrates celiac disease chronic disease dementia depression diabetes dysbiosis eczema elimination diet food additives food allergens gastrointestinal tract gut-brain axis immunity irritable bowel syndrome leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses metabolism microbiome nutrition obesity prebiotics probiotics rheumatoid arthritis supplements viruses Oct 28, 2023

You’ve probably heard that yogurt and kimchi are good for you. Or maybe you’ve had diarrhea while taking amoxicillin. But how do fermented foods benefit health, while antibiotics cause side effects? The answer has to do with your gut microbiome. In this article, we’ll explore:

  • What is the gut mic...
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Diet and Chronic Inflammation acute inflammation alcohol anti-inflammatory diet antioxidants c-reactive protein carbohydrates cardiovascular health chronic disease chronic inflammation cooking methods cytokines diabetes elimination diet fried foods inflammation inflammatory markers leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses obesity pro-inflammatory diet stroke trans fats vegetable oils Oct 21, 2023

In the United States, six in 10 adults have a chronic disease, while four in 10 have two or more. Chronic health conditions include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. Mental disorders like depression and anxiety fall into the same category. Such persistent illnesses are...

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