Many cardiologists across the country agree that some kitchen gear is made from concerning materials. Of those, there are two that doctors like Juan Carlos Rozo, M.D., FACC, FASE, RPVI at Houston Met�...
Your kidneys are small but mighty bean-shaped organs that do a lot more than just make urine. They work around the clock to filter about a half-cup of blood per hour, removing waste and maintaining a�...
Probiotic supplements are more popular than ever, but do they live up to their promise of improving gut health? As it turns out, many gastroenterologists and registered dietitians arent always sold o�...
About half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure and only 1 in 4 adults have it under control. Blood pressure is expressed as a fraction, for example 120/80 mmHg (120 over 80), with�...
Whole grains have long held a spot on the list of foods linked to better heart health. Among them, oats and barley stand out. Both are a source of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has drawn steady a...
Trying to lose that stubborn, hard-to-budge visceral fat? Its easy to assume that the solution is to push harderhit the gym more often, cut more calories, or grind your way to results. But heres the �...
More than half of American adults have high blood pressure (aka hypertension), a silent condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Yet, as prevalent as high blood pressure is, there a�...
Beans are well-known for their fiber, and for good reason. One half-cup of cooked black beans provides around 7.7 grams of fiber, which is a solid start toward the recommended daily intake. Women sho�...
Protein is having a moment, and the anti-inflammatory diet is gaining ground, too. With their popularity, you may be wondering if there are foods that simultaneously fight inflammation and boost your�...
The first time I encountered the ketogenic diet was in an office setting, before I became a dietitian. One morning in the breakroom, I was making myself a cup of coffee, when I overheard a coworker r�...