Lars Blankers on UnsplashIf you deal with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you already know that the wrong meal can turn into hours of discomfort. For those unfamiliar, GERD happens when the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes…
Your Body May Be Dropping Subtle Hints. Insulin resistance happens when the body's cells don't respond as effectively to insulin, forcing the pancreas to work harder to keep blood sugar under control. It can develop…
Faris Mohammed on UnsplashWho doesn't love a heaping pile of leftover rice? After all, there are countless uses for it, from fried rice to burrito bowls. However, cooked rice actually deserves a little more caution…
Your Kitchen Is Full of Dangers. Chances are, you ate some rice this week. Maybe paired it with some zucchini, or canned tuna. You probably have a coffee every morning, too. For your kids, they…
Your Body Is Doing Weird Things Right Now. Most of what we think we know about food came from a health class we were half awake for, or from a Facebook post we scrolled past…
Restaurant Menus Can Hide a Lot of Salt. Eating out doesn't automatically mean throwing healthy habits aside, but restaurant food can contain much more sodium than you'd expect. Sauces, cheese, cured meats, seasoning, broths, and…
Sugar Isn't the Only Thing Your Teeth Dislike. It's no surprise that candy has a pretty bad rep: it's sugary, it's sometimes sticky, and it'll feed the bacteria that cause tooth decay. And yet, sweets…
Protein Shows Up in Some Unexpected Places. When people think about protein, they usually picture chicken breasts, eggs, and massive steaks, but plenty of less obvious foods can help you increase your intake, too. Some…
Sugar Isn't Always Where You Expect It. When you think of foods that contain a lot of sugar, candy, cookies, soda, and desserts probably come to mind first. Certain fruits, too, you know not to…
