When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised…
Tag: Nutrition
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s
You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you’ve found yourself still lying awake at 2 a.m. after enjoying a cup of coffee with…
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food
Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear…
Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
The age-old adage “you are what you eat” holds profound truth. Nearly every molecule in your body is absorbed from what you eat and drink. Your food choices are directly…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that? Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor are they beneficial for vision…
A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
For three weeks in July, the world’s most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in…
