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Does Food Combining Reduce Sugar’s Impact?

By Catherine Guthrie

The short answer is yes. Here’s why.

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Why Is Sugar So Hard to Identify in Processed Foods?

By Catherine Guthrie

Processed foods are pumped full of sugars for a variety of reasons. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Does Sugar Affect Mood?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the effect that sugar and inflammation have on your mood.

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How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?

By Catherine Guthrie

The liver plays a key role in processing sugar, but eating too many sugary foods and drinks can strain this essential organ. Here’s why.

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The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods

By Catherine Guthrie

These products are everywhere. Here’s a closer look at the many ways these food products can harm your health — and why it’s worth the effort to avoid them when you can.

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Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Relationship With Sugar?

By Catherine Guthrie

Yes. Here’s some expert advice.

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12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered

By Catherine Guthrie

Here’s what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.

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How to Boost Nitric Oxide

By Catherine Guthrie

Nitric oxide is a gas that can’t be harnessed well in a supplement, so nitrate-rich foods are your best source. But, here are five other ways to increase the body’s production.

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What You Need to Know About Nitrates

By Catherine Guthrie

Despite their bad reputation, these nitrogen-based compounds are a vital piece of a nutrient jigsaw puzzle. Our bodies need them to make nitric oxide, which plays a major role in how well we age.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Melons?

By Catherine Guthrie

A hot-weather favorite, melons are rich in vitamin C and potassium and brimming with other health-supporting nutrients. Learn more.

What Are the Health Benefits of Grapes?

What Are the Health Benefits of Grapes?

By Catherine Guthrie

Grapes have more than 1,600 phytonutrients and are packed with copper and vitamin K. Learn more.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Stone Fruits?

By Catherine Guthrie

Packed with phenolic compounds and terpenoids, stone fruits (such as peaches and plums) vary in nutrient profile according to their color. Learn more about the health benefits of these summer treasures.

citrus fruits

What Are the Health Benefits of Citrus?

By Catherine Guthrie

Along with being an excellent source of vitamin C, citrus fruits offer a wide array of additional health and nutritional benefits. Learn more.

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How to Eat Fruit Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar

By Catherine Guthrie

How — and when — you eat fruit can have an impact on your blood sugar levels. Here’s why.

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What are the Health Benefits of Apples and Pears?

By Catherine Guthrie

These nutritional powerhouses are best eaten fresh and whole. Learn more about the many ways these fruits can support your health.

bananas

What Are the Health Benefits of Bananas?

By Catherine Guthrie

High levels of potassium aren’t all that bananas provide. Learn more about the many ways this underappreciated fruit can support your health.

berries

What Are the Health Benefits of Berries?

By Catherine Guthrie

Small but mighty, berries offer a wide array of health-supporting benefits. Take a closer look.

maitake mushrooms

What Are the Health Benefits of Maitake Mushrooms?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the powerful medicinal effects of maitake mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your diet.

What Are the Health Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms?

What Are the Health Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the powerful medicinal effects of chaga mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your diet.

lion's mane mushrooms

What Are the Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the powerful medicinal effects of lion’s mane mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your diet.

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