“The only possible guarantee of the future is responsible behavior in the present.”
― Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture

Research Shows High-Fat Dairy Supports Cardiovascular Health

For decades, dietary guidelines have generally suggested following a low-fat diet, however more recent well-designed studies are showing fat intake is beneficial for health.

Rates of hypertension are increasing… do you know your numbers?

It’s called the “silent killer” because it has no overt symptoms, which leaves many people unaware they have it. Hypertension—high blood pressure—is a serious and common condition, with recent data reporting that nearly half of U.S.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, when it comes to Brussels sprouts it seems there’s no in-between.

For the fourth Thursday in November, a wish:

May we begin our festive planning weeks ahead of time, creating all the lists with precision— guest, grocery, prep… allowing us to beat the last-minute Thanksgiving shopping rush. May the fridge, freezer, and pantry be sparkling and spacious, ready to incorporate the goodies as soon as they arrive.

Research Finds Gingko Biloba Comparable to Alzheimer’s Drug

A recent study¹ has found that Alzheimer’s patients supplementing with gingko biloba had results comparable to patients taking the drug donepezil, commonly used to improve mental clarity and functioning in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

GMO. It's just three letters, but when used together, they make a loaded term.

Drop it into a conversation, and you're likely to spark a discussion defined by opposing viewpoints and conflicting information.

4 reasons why it’s vital to supplement your diet

Every few months I spot a headline questioning the value of dietary supplements (“Billions Wasted on Supplements…”, “Are Supplements a Big Waste of Money?”), but as someone who has spent nearly 15 years reporting on the science of supplements, these headlines baffle me.

Hello, Fall!

Aren’t you a delicious sight! Your bright, crisp air; the way you paint the countryside in vivid color, making us want to ditch our responsibilities and go adventuring; the evening chill that has us dreaming of a crackling fire and a cup of tea… you make us feel so many things. We want to dust off a favorite book and crack it open the old-fashioned way.

Strip away the frills and thrills of the latest “it” supplement and you’ll find something surprising—our bodies were made to function with just the essentials—essential vitamins and minerals that is. And at the seat of health, you’ll find the tried-and-true B vitamins.

As the hot summer days unfold into a crisp fall, we begin to crave those warming autumnal spices, perhaps none more beloved than ginger.