Nutrition

Just last month (December, 2024) plastic chemicals were found in 86% of the foods tested in a study released last month by Plasticlist. Even big-name brands like Starbucks, Gerber, Chobani, Celsius, and Coca-Cola had traces of plastic in every product tested. Every baby food, prenatal supplement, breast milk, yogurt, and

Virtually every time I buy (or even consider) a new-to-me packaged food, I read the label. I read it all, with specific attention to serving size, calories per serving and sodium. I also look at the ingredients list, paying attention to the order of ingredients. For what it’s worth,

Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator metric imperial Gender Male Female Age Height (cm) Weight (kg) Fat Free Weight (Cunningham only) Activity Level Sedentary Lightly Active Moderately Active Very Active Extra Active Professional Athlete BMR Estimates Oxford Henry 1991 Cunningham 1984 Harris-Benedict Miffin-St. Jeor Averaged Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) Calories:

Whats in this read: * What is sugar * How to identify sugar in foods and its impact on health * Tips to reduce consumption Sugar gets a bad rep in the health industry – for good reasons: a whole host of negative health outcomes is linked to overconsumption of sugar. However, sugar isn’t

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in human health, affecting everything from metabolism and immune function to mental health and chronic disease development. Diet is one of the most significant factors influencing the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome but there are also other lifestyle changes that can

Protein, carbs, and fats usually get the most attention, while we often overlook one of the most important components of our diet—fiber. Not only does it help control hunger, but it also promotes long-term weight loss and better overall health. Fortunately, adding fiber to your meals doesn’t have

You often hear advice like “Don’t eat processed” or “Avoid processed foods” – but what is “processed” food? There are varying levels to what’s considered processed and “ultra-processed”. By definition, processed food is any food that has been altered from its original state, either through preparation or packaging. Processing