Is Dried Fruit As Healthy As Fresh Fruit? 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 …
Are Some Fruits and Vegetables “Better” for You Than Others? By Fiona Riddle Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious and yet are often lacking in our modern diets due to the increased consumption of ultra-processed packaged goods and fast food. Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis has been linked with numerous health …
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How Fiber Protects Us Against the Negative Health Effects of Sugar Consumption By Fiona Riddle Fiber plays an important role in the digestion of our food and offers a myriad of health benefits. Its consumption has been shown to improve blood glucose levels, promote satiety, help to maintain weight, improve digestion, helps to normalize bowel …
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Can Excess Fruit Consumption Lead to Insulin Resistance? By Fiona Riddle It’s estimated that over 60 million Americans are affected by insulin resistance, the leading causes of which include an inactive lifestyle, obesity, and diets high in refined carbohydrates and excess sugar (think ultra-processed white bread, baked goods, candy and soda). Let’s first discuss how …
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Fruit, Fiber, and Blood Glucose By E. Dylan Mayer As I have been working in the health and nutrition space for a few years now, I have learned many things I had never had exposure to in college. Something we all can agree on, and have been engrained to know from early on, is that …