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Wooden tray filled with fried fish, french fries and coleslaw
March 12, 2025/Nutrition

Why Are Fried Foods So Bad for You?

They’re full of calories and sometimes trans fats, which contribute to stomach issues, inflammation and a higher risk of having obesity and heart disease

Person lifting bottle of olive oil off grocery store shelf
March 3, 2025/Nutrition

Seed Oils: Are They Actually Toxic?

These common cooking oils are often found in ultra-processed foods and can contribute to inflammation in your body

Bright red jelly beans in crystal container with lid on black background
January 23, 2025/Nutrition

Why Has Red Dye 3 Been Banned?

This synthetic food dye must be removed from all foods by 2027 and from all medications by 2028 for health concerns

Personal care products with labels lined up, with oversized magnifying glass showing the word parabens on a label
November 20, 2024/Diabetes & Endocrinology

Should You Worry About Parabens?

These chemicals, found in products like shampoo, shaving cream and processed foods, may affect your health

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assortment of high sugar food and beverages
June 2, 2023/Nutrition

Avoiding Sugary Foods? Here’s What To Look Out For

Sugary foods don’t always taste sweet, and they may not say ‘sugar’ on the label

Lunch tray of processed foods.
March 23, 2023/Nutrition

What Ultra-Processed Foods Are (and Why They’re So Bad for You)

They’ve been altered to include fats, starches, sugars and hydrogenated oils

Canned foods.
November 11, 2022/Nutrition

Should I Avoid Shelf-Stable or Packaged Foods?

Not all processed foods are bad, but the fewer the ingredients, the better

A bowl of oatmeal topped with apples
May 9, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

What Is Carb Cycling?

The eating plan is ideal for fueling high-intensity activities (but not for weight loss)

Person opening a refrigerator door and looking inside
March 4, 2021/Nutrition

Why Are Certain Foods so Addictive?

And how to recognize the signs of addictive eating

fresh vegetables and canned
July 17, 2020/Nutrition

Are Fresh Vegetables Healthier Than Frozen or Canned?

The short answer from a dietitian

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