Is Lemon Water Actually Healthy? We Asked an Expert
If you’ve ever wondered whether dropping lemon slices into your glass of water makes a difference, we’ve got the answer.
If you’ve ever wondered whether dropping lemon slices into your glass of water makes a difference, we’ve got the answer.
Beans and lentils are such healthy foods – so why aren't they eaten on the Paleo diet? Here's why legumes and lentils aren't a fit for this specialized diet.
Added sugars in our foods wreak havoc in the body in numerous ways. That’s why we sat down with endocrinologist Dr. Amy Lee for her insight on sneaky added sugars that creep into our diets.
A new Johnson & Johnson award-winning ingredient may be the next frontier in immunity supplementation.
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The latest innovation behind lean muscle-building.
Jonny Bowden demystifies the differences between the popular offshoot diets.
This powerful antioxidant is another reason to eat your veggies
By taking a holistic approach to her personal oral health and dentistry practice, Heather Kunen, DDS, MS, co-founder of Beam Street, is giving people in the New York area reasons to smile from sunrise to sunset. Follow her lead and you, too, can keep beaming all day long.
Autophagy is a normal physiological process in the body that deals with the destruction of cells in the body. It's your body's way of removing damaged cells and replacing them with new ones. Here's why it's crucial for health.
Dr. Jonny Bowden gives us the download on the latest buzzwords making their way through health circles.
The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden weighs in on whether there is any truth to the concept of eating for your DNA.
Mitochondria could be the key to renewed energy.
The clean-eating movement is getting a bad rap in some circles, especially online, for being associated with disordered eating. Here’s what our resident nutritionist and columnist Jonny Bowden thinks about the negative press.
What the difference between CBD oil and marijuana? Lots, actually. Jonny Bowden separates fact from fiction on this buzzed-about trend.
In study after study, certain lifestyle behaviors rise to the top of the list of commonalities among the longest-living people. Read on to find out what they are and exactly what each means.
Eating foods you can hunt, fish, gather and pluck makes more sense than a diet high in processed foods.
"Restorative” emotions – forgiveness, love, acceptance, gratitude – have a measurable effect on your physiology such as calming stress and lowering blood pressure. Here's how to harness that power.
How meditation and a calm, grateful heart make all the difference when it comes to your health.
Dr. Jonny Bowden shares his take on the ubiquitous (and pricy) beverage du jour.
How healthy is a high-fat ketogenic diet?
Dr. Jonny Bowden tackles the latest in medical trends, including shifting opinion on the benefits of drinking and over-the-counter heartburn medication.
Dr. Jonny Bowden delves into the headline-grabbing topics of alternative dentistry and the healing properties of mushrooms.
Insect protein is turning mainstream as a sustainable (and more humane) source of protein.
Vegetarians now have another omega-3 option besides flaxseed and hemp. Ahiflower oil, which comes from a flowering plant primarily grown in the UK, is hitting the supplement market. Here's what you need to know.
Stand up for your health! Sitting for hours on end can do damage to your metabolism. But, how much is too much?
Scientists across the world are tweaking plant genes to make them heartier and more resistant to pests. Just how does this process differ from genetically modifying organisms?
Find out why MCT oil is trending, and how it differs from other heart-healthy oils on the market.
If you’ve ever wondered why oysters have a reputation as an aphrodisiac –and who hasn’t? – blame it on Italian bon vivant and adventurer Giacomo Casanova (you may have heard of him).
A new diet from across the pond is apparently responsible for Adele's recent weight loss.
New research shows this beloved berry may be more than a superfood.
You can test all kinds of things from adrenal burnout to food sensitivities to organic acids, all of which give great information. But these tests are a little esoteric and require specialists to interpret. So here are some basic tests widely available that any doctor can order for you the next time you have your blood drawn.
The MIND diet is a list of 10 food groups that have been associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.
Bone broth is like chicken soup on steroids, and it's particularly rich in healing nutrients.
One analysis of the studies that looked at the phenomenon found an antioxidant reduction of up to 18% depending on the type and amount of milk used.
Coconut palm sugar – also known as coconut sugar – doesn’t actually come from coconuts but from the flowers of the coconut palm tree.
Ghee is simply butter minus the milk solids and water, but it has a long-standing reputation as one of the healthiest cooking fats available. Should you be eating more of it?
Considered a superfood, turmeric is the spice that gives Indian food and curries their characteristic golden-orange color.
To eat or not to eat? CE's nutrition expert Jonny Bowden tackles the perplexing topic of vegetable oils.
I always assumed that coffee doesn’t belong on a clean diet since everyone’s always trying to “detox” from caffeine.
Let CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answer all your health and food questions with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.
CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answers the question about bulletproof coffee with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.
And other burning nutrition questions du jour answered by revered nutrition expert Dr. Jonny Bowden.
The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden explains the slimming power of a high-fat diet.
Seems like everyone's going gluten-free. Should you?
Our resident nutrition expert has the answers to your breakfast diet questions and concerns.
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity. Learn if this trend is safe and fits your lifestyle.
We spill the beans on gluten, whether it's really bad for you and how you know if you're sensitive to it!
A lot of people avoid butter (even we were guilty!), but if you had to, could you explain why? You may be surprised to learn that research doesn't necessarily back up the decades-long boycott many have on butter.
Should we avoid commercial and use frozen organic or are we better off with commercial produce than none at all? In my area, organic produce sections aren't particularly appealing and the produce is expensive.
Everyone is talking about a recent article in Time magazine entitled "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin." What's the deal?
I've been reading a lot about the anti-aging benefits of resveratrol. What can you tell me?
What's the real difference between organic and non-organic food?
What do you think of the "cheat day" concept?
What impact will reducing the amount of processed foods, trans fats and high fructose corn syrup have in my home? My wife feels that my actions will lead to our daughters overindulging later in life. Also, what should I do with my eight year old who refuses to try new foods?
Are there any natural antidepressants?
What is a slow metabolism?
How do I know if I'm overweight?
What exactly constitutes a scoop of protein powder?