Unlike a “regular” potato (edible tuber of the nightshade family), the “sweet” potato is a large edible root within the morning glory family. They’re also different from yams, which are edible tubers within the lily family and native to Africa ...

Low-carbohydrate diets are some of the most popular diets for reducing weight and managing blood sugar levels. According to studies, reducing your carbohydrate intake also provides additional benefits such as lowering your blood triglyceride levels and increasing your high-density lipoprotein ...

People may be surprised to learn that chocolate is considered a healthy superfood. After all, chocolate has a bad rap for being a sugary, highly processed snack that can cause food addiction. According to studies, foods that are rich in refined ...

Health and nutrition specialists Dr. Michael Crupain, board-certified preventive medicine physician and author of the best-selling book What to Eat When, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, practicing internal medicine physician and host of the TED Health Podcast, and Dr. Michael Hartman, nutrition ...

The federal Office of Public Affairs has announced that an agreement was forged between Dr. Eric Anthony Nepute of Quickwork LLC and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle a matter related to Dr. Nepute’s sale of vitamin D and ...

Multiple studies have shown that avocado leaves are full of beneficial nutrients. Research also suggests that avocado leaves are a promising natural therapeutic alternative for restoring damaged organs. Avocado leaf extract and phenolic compounds In a recent study, researchers found that avocado leaf extracts helped ...

Studies have shown that niacin, a relatively unknown vitamin, offers many health benefits. In the second edition of the book “Niacin: The Real Story,” Dr. Andrew Saul wrote that orthomolecular physicians have discovered that the vitamin can help prevent heart disease and ...

Psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt called for a holistic approach to mental health during his May 17 appearance on “The Dr. Ardis Show” on Brighteon.TV. Greenblatt, an acknowledged integrative medicine expert, told Texas-based chiropractor Dr. Bryan Ardis that the understanding of ...

Diet is an important risk factor for cancer. According to a study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, low consumption of whole grains and dairy products and high consumption of processed meats can increase your risk of developing otherwise preventable cancer. But just ...

Many people are already aware of the bone-protective effects of vitamin D, but did you also know that the “sunlight nutrient” protects against cancer? Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (GCRC) put together a new study about it showing ...