Soybean Oil Linked to Brain Changes

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Recent research from the University of California, Riverside, highlights potential dangers associated with soybean oil consumption, suggesting it may negatively affect brain health. The study, which followed earlier findings linking soybean oil to obesity and diabetes in mice, reveals that this commonly used oil can alter the hypothalamus—an area of the brain crucial for hormone […]

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption is on the Rise

Razi Berry Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased over the past two decades across nearly all segments of the U.S. population, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health. “The overall composition of the average U.S. diet has shifted towards a more processed diet. This is concerning, as eating […]

Elimination Diets: How, Why, and Keeping it Simple

Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many of us wonder which foods are best for our bodies or which could be contributing to symptoms that we’re having.  Food allergy testing isn’t always a reliable source of information.  The best way to go is directly to your body – it has all the answers you’re looking for. An […]

Gut Microbiome and Metabolism of Processed Foods

Razi Berry Studies of the microbiome in the human gut focus mainly on bacteria. Other microbes that are also present in the gut — viruses, protists, archaea and fungi — have been largely overlooked. New research in mice now points to a significant role for fungi in the intestine — the communities of molds and […]

Contents of Processed Foods could Be Affecting Fetus’ Developing Brain

Razi Berry With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find what causes the disorder becomes more urgent every day. University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers are now a step closer to showing the link between the food pregnant women consume and the effects on a fetus’ developing brain. […]

14 Simple Tips to Kick Sugar Cravings

Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND The Rocky Road of Sugar Sugar is the one substance that I have a bumpy, rocky, rickety relationship with. I don’t think I am alone in that. It is the one substance that I am able to eliminate for months at a time and then something happens – either a birthday, […]