By Shyla Cadogan, RD As a dietitian, one of the biggest problems people come to me with is the never-ending craving to eat sugar. For too many, feeling an immense “need” to eat sugar is really common. Having some candy here and there to satisfy…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD There’s no question water is vital for your health. At the same time, lemons are a great source of nutrition. However, where did people get the thought that combining the two makes you lose weight?! For some reason, lemon water has…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Many people looking to clean up their health fast want to detox in the easiest way possible. This is why the traps of expensive supplements and juice cleanses are everywhere you look. However, there is little to no solid research supporting…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Garlic is one of the world’s oldest crops. Historical evidence suggests that it has been used medicinally and as a food source for over 7,000 years. In ancient times, it was one of the most valued plants. Today, the plant is…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Getting enough protein is important, whether you watch TV most of the day or you’re a bodybuilder. Protein is critical for all of our cells and helps the body to perform at the top of its game. For most people, daily…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD All foods contain calories, which are units of energy. This means that all foods provide energy. However, they all do it in different ways, and some are more sustainable than others. You might perk up after your coffee and glazed donut…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Over 12 percent of Americans are expected to develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Hypothyroidism is the most common condition and is characterized by the inability of your body to make sufficient thyroid hormones. These days, social media and online…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD The occasionally gurgling stomach, diarrhea, or constipation is bound to happen. You eat a certain meal that doesn’t agree with your body, but eventually, your body recovers. When this happens every week or maybe even every few days, however, it can…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Hypertension is known as “the silent killer,” with 20 percent of Americans unaware that they have it. The good news is that it’s easy to check on your health using a blood pressure cuff from home, and there are many ways…
By Shyla Cadogan Who inspires you to live a healthier life? While many people follow the lifestyles of the rich and famous, scientists at the University of Southern California suggest looking to the indigenous communities of the Bolivian Amazon. The Tsimané and Mosetén tribes use…
By Shyla Cadogan Over the last few years, scientists are only now beginning to scratch the surface of understanding PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Referred to as “forever chemicals,” they seem to be in everything we use on a daily basis. Now, researchers from…
By Shyla Cadogan Strawberries can either be really nice and sweet, or watery and flavorless. It turns out that pesticides may be to blame for the latter. A team of researchers finds that two common strawberry fungicides can alter cellular mechanisms, leaving you with less…
By Shyla Cadogan The human gut is integral to just about every part of the body, but especially our immune system when you consider that roughly 70 percent of it lies within the gut. In a surprising discovery, Harvard Medical researchers are demonstrating how gut…
By Shyla Cadogan Nanoparticles in common food coloring and anti-caking agents may be damaging your gut, researchers from Cornell and Binghamton Universities warn. Specifically, metal oxide particles could be disrupting the health of your intestines. “We are consuming these nanoparticles on a daily basis,” says…
By Shyla Cadogan Currently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise weekly to maintain good health. If you’re breaking that down, it’s about 22 minutes a day! Now, a new study by Penn State College of…
By Shyla Cadogan Coffee lovers rejoice, because a simple cup of joe with milk may protect your body from harmful inflammation, according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Their study finds that adding milk to coffee doubles the protective power of the immune cells….
By Shyla Cadogan Toxic chemicals bleeding out of plastic don’t just make the user sick, they can affect the metabolic health of an entire family. Researchers from the University of California-Riverside say fathers exposed to chemicals in plastics which affect metabolic health can pass that…
By Shyla Cadogan Dieting and eating healthy have been longtime keys to feeling good. Now, a new study finds following at least one of four healthy eating patterns decreases a person’s risk of premature death. Results from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
By Shyla Cadogan Avocados remain in the limelight, making for a fiber-rich and healthy fat addition to toast and just about any other meal you can imagine. Not only this, but the oil is also a fantastic source of nutrition and is versatile in its…
By Shyla Cadogan Leading a healthy lifestyle may be the simple secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists reveal that lifestyle changes prevented up to 60 percent of IBD cases in a large international study. So far, research has shown an association between IBD risk…
