“Perhaps the most tragic way that self-deception harms us is that we start believing our lies and we teach them to others.” ―Cortney S. Warren We all have that friend …
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Seasonal Eating for Mental Health: Can Spring Produce Help with Improved Mood and Focus?
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” – William Shakespeare There’s a reason we talk about having a “spring in my step.” Spring is not only a mechanism …
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Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeatured
Dietary Supplements and their Uses: Turmeric
Scientific name: Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica Other common name(s): Indian saffron, turmeric, turmeric root, the golden spice1 Description: Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, originates from …
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Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeaturedFoods and Ingredients
Protein Goes Green: The Everything Guide to Algae
DescriptionAlgae are naturally occurring, water-based, simple photosynthetic organisms. Algae can also be referred to as “sea vegetables.” Like all plants, algae live by using photosynthesis to create their own nutrients, …
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Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeaturedFoods and Ingredients
Food and its Use: Flax seeds
by Juliana Foxby Juliana FoxScientific name: Linum usitatissimum1 Other common names: Linseed1 Description: Flax seeds, also commonly called linseeds, are edible oilseeds derived from the flax plant, which is a flowering plant with blue flowers.2 …
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Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeatured
The Everything Guide to Dietary Supplements: Safety, Truthfulness, Science, Regulation, Litigation
by Juliana Foxby Juliana FoxThe Everything Guide to Dietary Supplements: Safety, Truthfulness, Science, Regulation, Litigation, etc. An Overview of Usage, Including Consumer Motivations, Impact on Health, and Government Regulations **I. Introduction** A. Definition of …
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FeaturedFood as Medicine and PolicyNews and Research Digest
August 20, 2024 – Food As Medicine Weekly News and Research Digest
Food As Medicine Original News For a comprehensive overview of this week’s news and research, check out the simplified narrative summary here. If you missed last week’s digest, you can …
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Culinary Medicine and Culinary NutritionDietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeaturedFood as Medicine and PolicyHealthy Living
Study Spotlight Take-Away with Chef Dr. Mike: Multivitamins & Supplementation
“You know. When I was a kid food was food. Before our scientific magicians poisoned the water, polluted the soil. Decimated plant and animal life. Why, in my day you …
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Nothing Like The Real Thing; Fish Oil Supplements “You can’t supplement your way to good health.” ― Chef Dr. Mike As of 2023, there were approximately 82 million people aged …
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Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional FoodsFeaturedFoods and Ingredients
Why are Acai Berries Healthier than Other Berries?
Acai berries began gaining popularity in 2008 when Dr. Mehmet Oz talked about their potential benefits on The Oprah Winfrey Show. They are now consumed around the world as an …

