Is Dried Fruit As Healthy As Fresh Fruit?

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By Fiona Riddle Fresh fruits and vegetables are a nutrient dense addition to a healthy diet and, as discussed many times in previous articles, offer numerous benefits for gut health and longevity. While it is clear that fresh fruit provides essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and nutrients, a common question is whether or not dried fruit […]

Food Is More Than Fuel – The Connection Between Gut Health and Exercise

By Eden Susenguth Whether you are a high performing athlete, or an everyday fitness enthusiast, the benefits of living an active lifestyle are numerous. The CDC currently recommends at least 150 minutes or 2.5 hours of moderate intensity aerobic activity and two days of muscle strengthening activities per week for adults to decrease the risk […]

Unveiling the Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Exercise

By E. Dylan Mayer Like the stress response, Inflammation is a vital defense mechanism of the body, playing a crucial role in protecting against infections and injuries. However, when stress or inflammation become excessive and chronic, they can contribute to the development of various debilitating human diseases, including autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. […]

What Is the Connection Between Female Sex Hormones and Diet?

By Eden Susenguth The complexity of the female body cannot be overstated. In the lifetime of a woman, there are a multitude of hormonal changes experienced. From entering puberty, beginning menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, the female body is in a state of constant evolution undergoing physical, mental, and emotional changes based on aging and […]

The Keys to Living 100 or More Healthy Years

By Chloe Arzy The average life expectancy has been increasing every year. We have come to a point in society where living to 100 (centenarians) is not that unusual anymore, a situation largely resulting from the achievements in modern medicine. However, despite society becoming progressively unhealthier as a whole, why is the number of healthy […]

Are Blueberries Good for Your Heart and Brain?

By Chloe Arzy Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Based on what we know about the health benefits of eating apples, in particular when they become a regular component of our diet, the answer is a definite yes. Fruits and vegetables are one of the pillars of a healthy diet. In addition […]

Why Dietary Choices Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

By Chloe Arzy From a society that was once centered around home-cooked and sit-down meals, we have progressively adopted a lifestyle of ultra-processed foods and working lunches. In turn, even though these newfound habits have increased US work productivity, they have taken a toll on our health as a society. Epidemiological evidence suggests that the […]