Sweet potatoes, with their vibrant colors and diverse varieties, have a rich history spanning over 5,000 years. While often associated with Thanksgiving casseroles, these tubers, ranging from garnet to Okinawa...

 The J Curve Today, I would like to share something called “optimal.” We often think of things on a linear scale, but biology is rarely linear. There is a possibility...

A substance required by the body to function, but not made by the body, is by definition a vitamin. B-vitamins are a very important group of substances that needed for...

Fiber isn't just a digestive helper; it's a nutritional powerhouse with benefits ranging from weight management to hormonal regulation. Discover over a dozen delectable ways to boost your fiber intake...

Everything you ever wanted to know about fat – and more! What is the difference between oils, fats, and lipids? Fat = oil = lipid “Lipid” is the general term...

Having high blood sugar doesn't mean you have to completely give up on desserts. Incorporating a few smart strategies can make sweet treats part of a healthy blood sugar diet...

I don’t usually pick out a specific nutrient to write about. I am more focused on health problems and how to find the underlying cause and cure them. However, I’m...

You might pucker at the sound of it, but your body is smiling. With a variety of health benefits, drinking even one or two glasses of tart cherry juice week...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “hemp”? Depending on your age and background you’re probably either thinking “rope” or “dope”! When it comes to hemp seeds,...

We all know what goes in has to come out.  But, it’s actually a lot more complicated than that. What you put into your body can either create a healthy...

February is American Heart Month, offering us a great opportunity to take inventory of our own heart-health. Heart disease warrants our attention, because…[1] Heart disease is the leading cause of...

You’ve heard the hype – probably all your life.  “Fat is bad for you.” Over the last six decades, the war on fat has been waged using people as the...