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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What is Metabolic Syndrome? abdominal obesity basic metabolic panel blood glucose blood pressure cholesterol diabetes diet fasting plasma glucose test fatty liver fructose glucose hdl heart disease high blood pressure high-fructose corn syrup insulin insulin resistance lifestyle changes lipid panel metabolic syndrome potassium sodium stroke sympathetic nervous system triglycerides type-2 diabetes vldl Jun 15, 2024

In the U.S., around one-third of adults have metabolic syndrome.1 Could you be one of them?

It’s important to find out if you have metabolic syndrome, given the many health complications it comes with. Here’s what you need to know:

  • What exactly is metabolic syndrome?
  • What are the criteria for m...
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High Triglycerides and Type-2 Diabetes abdominal obesity blood glucose blood type cholesterol coronary artery disease diet fat fatty liver fructose glucose glycogen hdl heart disease high blood pressure high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance lifestyle changes metabolic syndrome plaque triglycerides type-2 diabetes vldl May 18, 2024

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard your doctor mention “triglycerides” when discussing your blood work.

But what exactly are triglycerides, and how do they relate to your health?

This article will answer these questions, and more:

  • What are triglycerides?
  • Relation between high triglycerid...
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What is the Best Sugar Substitute? ace-k allulose artificial sweeteners aspartame erythritol inflammation isomalt keto lactitol low-carb maltitol metabolic syndrome monk fruit no sugar added nonnutritive sweeteners novel sweeteners saccharin sorbitol stevia sucralose sugar alcohols sugar-free tagatose xylitol yacon syrup Apr 20, 2024

Did you know that the first artificial sweetener was discovered in 1879? Yet as early as 1906, food additives, including artificial sweeteners, were already controversial.1 

As more and more people become mindful of their health, the demand for healthier food options, including low-calorie sugar su...

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