Healthy Eating

The latest news about energy drinks could be a buzzkill. According to a case report published in BMJ Journals, three doctors from London offered a recent account of a 21-year-old man who landed in intensive care—and was diagnosed with severe biventricular heart failure—due to excessive consumption of energy drinks. The patient reported a number of ailments that had been troubling him for four months, including shortness of breath on exertion, breathlessness while lying down, and weight loss, along with heart palpitations,…

If you recently bought plant-based cheese, take note: The brand that made a cashew cheese has issued a voluntary recall of all its products after five customers have reportedly fallen sick with Salmonella. Interviews from an investigation led by the FDA and CDC point to this particular brand of vegan cheese as the only common product that the interviewed parties consumed. RELATED: Costco Foods You Should Always Avoid, According To Nutritionists We often educate you about the benefits of a plant-based diet, but keeping…

It's impressive to think about the ways our food choices affect every aspect of our lives, like our heart health, our moods, and even life in the bedroom. This week, a new study published in the Journal of Urology identified one diet habit that's linked to testosterone deficiency in men… and the hormonal disturbance is especially severe in men over a certain size. RELATED: 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work What is testosterone? First, a simple biology…

In recent years, lots of studies have looked at the relationship between eating healthy fats and one's heart health. However, a new paper has zeroed in on how one particular fatty acid impacts not only cardiovascular health, but also overall wellness and longevity. From the researchers' conclusion—and their approach to the analysis—the effect of this diet upgrade seems clear. A meta-anlysis by Fatty Acids and Outcomes Research (FORCE) was published this week in Nature Communications. This paper summarizes findings based on…

You've eaten so many eggs in your lifetime (around 279 a year, on average, according to the American Egg Board), you probably think you know all there is to know about eggs. But do you? There are some straightforward facts about eggs. For example, "They're very nutrient-rich in vitamin D, folate, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, vitamins A and E and other nutrients. There are 6 grams of protein in 1 large egg (that's a lot for just one little egg) and very little saturated fat (1.6 grams per egg). Eggs also help increase HDL,…

When you need to top off a burger or make the perfect grilled cheese, nothing does the trick like a slice or two of American cheese. This iconic sandwich essential has graced cookouts, family meals, and quick snacks for decades, but has attracted its fair share of flack due to some less than wholesome ingredients. "American 'cheese' isn't really cheese," says Jay Cowin, ASYSTEM's registered nutritionist and director of formulations. "It contains less than 51% of cheese curds making it a 'cheese product.' The rest is made up…

When you're pressed for time and need a quick and easy meal, canned goods seem like a smart alternative. And sometimes, they are. But other times, they come with some risk factors. Such is the case with canned chicken. Though you may believe you're receiving the same meat from the butcher in a different form, that's not always the case. Fresh chicken typically comes out of a farm to a grocery store and straight into your oven. On the other hand, canned chicken is processed and sterilized under high heat to avoid bacteria…

Whether you follow a low-carb way of eating or stick to a vegan diet, there are likely some obvious examples of how your eating habits affect your body, from your energy level to your weight to your digestion. However, there's one surprising organ that may be suffering due to your dietary choices—and you might not realize anything's amiss until something's seriously wrong. Studies say a number of popular diets can cause liver damage over time, so read on to find out if your food choices could be putting this vital organ at…

Common wisdom is that a calorie is a calorie—for example, 500 calories worth of vegetables is the same as 500 calories worth of ice cream, they just have very different nutrient profiles. But a new study is challenging that assumption when it comes to almonds. Research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings looked at 22 men and women with high cholesterol who undertook a series of dietary interventions over a three-month period. Two of the interventions involved almonds, eaten for seven consecutive days, and researchers…

For many, popping open a can of beer or pouring a glass of vino sounds like just the thing you need to unwind after a long day. While there can be many benefits to having that glass of wine on the regular, at what point does that routine become an unhealthy habit, and even worse, a cause for risk factors of disease? We outlined just four side effects excess alcohol can have on your heart, so you have extra incentive to take it easy at happy hour (especially if you're a regular). After, don't miss The 7 Healthiest Foods to…