A member of the Brassica family, Brussels sprouts seem to have come quite a long way from being eaten with disdain by every kid who grew up in the ‘90s. Now, the mini cabbage lookalike has experienced an explosion of popularity, fronted by culinary experts. Instead of being boiled into oblivion, these sweet sprouts are […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the USDA released new federal dietary guidelines. Among the biggest changes to the program was the suggestion to limit added sugar intake to 10% of one’s daily calories. This brings U.S. standards inline with the World Health Organization’s recommendations. For a person on a 2,000 calorie […]

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds No longer relegated to a random aisle in a retro toy store, chia seeds have taken off as a health food trend due to their high omega 3 and 6 fatty acid content, as well as other potential disease-prevention qualities. Salvus hispanicus L. was originally cultivated in Mesoamerica for centuries by […]

Ah, the humble walnut. This nut packs so many health benefits in to one little brain-shaped package. Gaining popularity for its inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acid content, walnuts offer so many benefits. Walnuts for Male Fertility As part of a study, researchers at UCLA gave men 75 grams of walnuts per day (compared to the control group who […]

By now, most of us know that alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage. As the liver metabolizes alcohol, cell-damaging free radicals form that, over time, impair liver function. While conservative alcohol consumption (especially of red wine due to its polyphenol content) has been shown to decrease certain cancer risks, help prevent diabetes risk, and some aspects of […]