How bad is getting more than half of our calories from ultra processed foods? Because that’s what many of us do! This post from Glamour.com clears the air on what ultra-processed foods really are and their impact on health. Admit it: sometimes when you reach for a convenience food you don't always grab a banana. But a new study shows that reaching for wrapped snacks and other ... Continue Reading
How Our Environment Influences the Way We Eat
Chew on this: When it comes to eating healthfully, our environments may be working against us. Fortunately, food psychologist and behavioral economist Brian Wansink, Ph.D., director of the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University, has some actionable tips for not getting duped by our environments. Chew on this: When it comes to eating healthfully, our environments may be ... Continue Reading
Prevent Kidney Stones and Understand Treatment Options
We have all heard about the pain of passing a kidney stone. Those who’ve experienced it never want to go through it again. Kidney stones are a common disorder of the urinary tract, and there are steps we can take to prevent them. We have all heard about the pain of passing a kidney stone. Those who’ve experienced it never want to go through it again. Kidney stones are a ... Continue Reading