Catherine Guthrie
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Is It OK to Eat Real Honey and Maple Syrup If I’m Avoiding Sugar?
It depends. Learn more.
Does Food Combining Reduce Sugar’s Impact?
The short answer is yes. Here’s why.
Why Is Sugar So Hard to Identify in Processed Foods?
Processed foods are pumped full of sugars for a variety of reasons. Here’s what you need to know.
How Does Sugar Affect Mood?
Learn more about the effect that sugar and inflammation have on your mood.
How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?
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.
The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods
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.
Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Relationship With Sugar?
Yes. Here’s some expert advice.
12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered
Here’s what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.
How to Boost Nitric Oxide
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.
What You Need to Know About Nitrates
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.
What Are the Health Benefits of Melons?
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?
Grapes have more than 1,600 phytonutrients and are packed with copper and vitamin K. Learn more.
What Are the Health Benefits of Stone Fruits?
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.
What Are the Health Benefits of Citrus?
Along with being an excellent source of vitamin C, citrus fruits offer a wide array of additional health and nutritional benefits. Learn more.
How to Eat Fruit Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar
How — and when — you eat fruit can have an impact on your blood sugar levels. Here’s why.
What are the Health Benefits of Apples and Pears?
These nutritional powerhouses are best eaten fresh and whole. Learn more about the many ways these fruits can support your health.
What Are the Health Benefits of Bananas?
High levels of potassium aren’t all that bananas provide. Learn more about the many ways this underappreciated fruit can support your health.
What Are the Health Benefits of Berries?
Small but mighty, berries offer a wide array of health-supporting benefits. Take a closer look.
What Are the Health Benefits of Maitake Mushrooms?
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?
Learn more about the powerful medicinal effects of chaga mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your diet.
What Are the Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms?
Learn more about the powerful medicinal effects of lion’s mane mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your diet.




















