Eat 25 Grams of Fiber a Day! How?
Fiber, often overlooked in our daily diets, plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. This indigestible plant […]
You Are What You Eat.
Nutrition: Now a Vital Sign for Health
As Hippocrates said over two thousand years ago, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This ancient […]
The Microbiome — A Universe Within
Viewpoint — Dr. Greg Quinn The family of germs that live in our intestines can be friend or foe. This […]
Getting your Protein from Plants
At MedChefs we recommend a primarily plant-based dietary pattern and our members enjoy a range of meals types both omnivore […]
Know your Plate — Estimating Portion Size
The research is clear. Regarding your health, what is truly important is whether you are eating enough of the RIGHT […]
So You Want to Lose Weight?
We live in a world where the energy of the food supply most frequently exceeds that of the opportunities for […]
The Science of Fruits and Vegetables
A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that may have many health benefits. […]
MedChefs and the American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines
The American Heart Association (AHA) is committed to improving cardiovascular health of all Americans and reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease […]
Nutrient-Drug Interactions: Be Informed!
Nutrient-drug interaction definition: some foods may alter blood concentrations of some commonly prescribed medicines and supplements — sometimes with dangerous […]
Fats: Okay, Not Okay?
Fat is a general name for a type of macronutrient that along with protein and carbohydrates provide energy for our […]
Morning Java?
Coffee, after water, is the most widely consumed beverage in the United States, and is the principal source of caffeine […]
Meat and Paleo
The Paleo Diet is rich in meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, with no grains, refined white flour or sugar and […]
Gluten or Not?
Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (einkorn, durum, faro, graham, Kamut®, semolina, and spelt), rye, […]
The MIND — A Terrible Thing to Waste
The MIND diet, a healthy nutrition pattern with less sodium and elements of the Mediterranean nutrition pattern can lower the […]
GMO: Frankenfood?
Contrary to popular belief, genetically modified crops are the most extensively tested crops ever added to our food supply. GMO […]
Herbs and Spices for Health
Culinary herbs have also been grown and used to flavor foods since antiquity. Many of these herbs contain potent antioxidant […]
Organic 101
Eating habits play a larger role in health than whether a food is produced organically or by conventional food production […]
Antioxidants: Nutrition Superheroes!
Free radicals are potentially harmful, reactive and unstable molecules that can damage our tissues and have been associated with accelerated aging. Antioxidants are […]
The Updated Food Label
On May 20, 2016 the FDA mandated an important update for the Nutrition Facts Label. This represents a very significant […]
“The Weight of the Nation” and National Security
In the USA healthcare costs in 2014 reached $3.0 trillion and accounted for 17.5% of gross domestic product and nearly three […]
Got Milk?
Milk and other diary products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream are good sources of calcium, potassium and vitamin […]
What are Added Sugars and How Much is Too Much?
Added sugars do not occur naturally in foods and beverages but are added in processing or preparation. The American Heart […]
Life’s Building Blocks: Protein
Proteins are macronutrients that are our body’s building blocks and crucial for strong muscles, organs, the blood and immune systems […]
The Incredible Edible Egg
The once-maligned egg may not be that bad after all — despite having more than twice the cholesterol compared to […]
Grains: The “Whole” Truth
Grains contain carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients and are an important part of a healthy diet. Some incorrectly label […]
Plant-based Diets
According to the American Dietetic Association a vegetarian diet is defined as one that does not include meat (including fowl) […]
Sodium: A Delicate Balance
Salt also known as “table salt” is chemically sodium chloride and chloride and is typically used as a seasoning and […]
Essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Higher omega-3 fatty acid blood levels particularly the long-chain variety of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have cardiovascular protective […]
To Supplement or Not?
According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a dietary supplement can be a vitamin, a mineral, […]
Sugar: The Sweet Truth
Sugar is a general term for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. Sugars may be […]
What is the Ideal Diet?
Forget about dieting and weight loss and focus on eating healthy and exercising more. Consider a healthy dietary pattern and […]
What’s Wrong with Sugar? It’s the Amount
Obesity and diabetes, the twin epidemics facing of the 21st century are closely related to the increased per capita consumption of sugar. […]