Allergy or Insensitivity?

Allergy or Insensitivity?

ALLERGY OR INSENSITIVITY? Millions of Americans think they have a food allergy but really don’t, according to a Chicago-based team writing in JAMA Open Network. What they do have is likelier a food sensitivity — annoying but not life-threatening. On the other hand,...
Breakfast Benefits

Breakfast Benefits

BREAKFAST BENEFITS Do you eat breakfast? Many people skip their morning meal, but doing so may hinder weight loss efforts. You’ve heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While this isn’t strictly true, breakfast sets the tone for healthy...
Risks of Red Meat

Risks of Red Meat

RISKS OF RED MEAT Are you a red meat fanatic? Or do you tend to avoid it? Research suggests that you might want to reduce the amount of red meat in your diet to improve your health. A higher percentage of red meat in the diet increases your risk of dying from cancer,...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS Perhaps you’ve heard of omega-3 fatty acids, essential nutrients that seem to be all the rage these days. The American Heart Association in particular advocates for consumption of fish containing omega-3s, such as salmon and tuna, at least twice a...