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      Does the Timing of Meals Matter?

      If you've ever wondered when the best time to eat might be, we've got your answer.

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      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.

      Heather Adams
      Published Feb 28, 2022
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      Why Can’t I Eat Beans or Lentils on the Paleo Diet?

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 26, 2021
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      Avoiding Sneaky Added Sugars with Dr. Amy Lee

      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.

      Anika A. Syeda
      Published Apr 27, 2021
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      Why Glyteine Should Be on Everyone’s Radar

      A new Johnson & Johnson award-winning ingredient may be the next frontier in immunity supplementation.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 6, 2021
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      Does alcohol make you fat?

      Check out Jonny Bowden PhD CNS's author page.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 15, 2021
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      What is “blood flow restriction training”?

      The latest innovation behind lean muscle-building.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Aug 24, 2020
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      What’s the difference between the pegan diet and Ketotarian?

      Jonny Bowden demystifies the differences between the popular offshoot diets.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Feb 24, 2020
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      What’s indole-3-carbinol?

      This powerful antioxidant is another reason to eat your veggies

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Feb 17, 2020
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      5 Things I Do Daily to Stay Fresh

      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.

      Heather Kunen
      Published Jan 14, 2020
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      What is Autophagy?

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 8, 2019
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      Dirty vs Clean Keto

      Dr. Jonny Bowden gives us the download on the latest buzzwords making their way through health circles.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 8, 2019
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      Should I Eat for My DNA?

      The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden weighs in on whether there is any truth to the concept of eating for your DNA.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Feb 5, 2019
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      What Are Mitochondria and Why Are They Important?

      Mitochondria could be the key to renewed energy.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 8, 2018
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      Clean Eating Is Not Disordered

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Aug 16, 2018
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      What is CBD Oil?

      What the difference between CBD oil and marijuana? Lots, actually. Jonny Bowden separates fact from fiction on this buzzed-about trend.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published May 9, 2018
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      5 Proven Habits to Live Longer

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 10, 2018
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      What do health professionals think of the Paleo diet?

      Eating foods you can hunt, fish, gather and pluck makes more sense than a diet high in processed foods.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 9, 2018
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      What is HeartMath?

      "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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Feb 5, 2018
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      The Centered Side of Health

      How meditation and a calm, grateful heart make all the difference when it comes to your health.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Feb 5, 2018
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      How Healthy is Kombucha?

      Dr. Jonny Bowden shares his take on the ubiquitous (and pricy) beverage du jour.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Nov 29, 2017
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      Should You Try a Keto Diet?

      How healthy is a high-fat ketogenic diet?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Nov 29, 2017
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      New Opinion Says Watch the Wine—and Heartburn Meds

      Dr. Jonny Bowden tackles the latest in medical trends, including shifting opinion on the benefits of drinking and over-the-counter heartburn medication.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 30, 2017
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      Would You Try It? Exploring Holistic Dentistry + Medicinal Mushrooms

      Dr. Jonny Bowden delves into the headline-grabbing topics of alternative dentistry and the healing properties of mushrooms.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Sep 14, 2017
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      Are Crickets the Next Clean Protein of Choice?

      Insect protein is turning mainstream as a sustainable (and more humane) source of protein.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Aug 16, 2017
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      Ahiflower Oil: The New Vegan Omega-3

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jul 24, 2017
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      Is Sitting Really The New Smoking?

      Stand up for your health! Sitting for hours on end can do damage to your metabolism. But, how much is too much?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jul 21, 2017
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      Should You Be Worried About Gene-Edited Foods?

      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?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jun 3, 2017
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      Is MCT Oil the Next Fish Oil?

      Find out why MCT oil is trending, and how it differs from other heart-healthy oils on the market.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published May 27, 2017
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      Why Are Oysters Considered an Aphrodisiac?

      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).

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 27, 2017
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      What is the Sirtfood Diet and Does It Work?

      A new diet from across the pond is apparently responsible for Adele's recent weight loss.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 21, 2017
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      Feeling Foggy? Try Blueberries!

      New research shows this beloved berry may be more than a superfood.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 28, 2017
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      The Most Accurate Way To Test Your Health on the Clean Eating Diet

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 13, 2017
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      What is “the MIND Diet” and Can it Prevent Alzheimer’s?

      The MIND diet is a list of 10 food groups that have been associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 10, 2017
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      Should You Be Drinking Bone Broth?

      Bone broth is like chicken soup on steroids, and it's particularly rich in healing nutrients.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 6, 2017
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      Does Adding Milk to Tea Kill the Antioxidants?

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jan 17, 2017
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      What’s the Deal with Coconut Palm Sugar?

      Coconut palm sugar – also known as coconut sugar – doesn’t actually come from coconuts but from the flowers of the coconut palm tree.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jan 15, 2017
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      What’s The Difference Between Ghee and Butter?

      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?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jan 14, 2017
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      What’s the Difference Between Curcumin and Turmeric?

      Considered a superfood, turmeric is the spice that gives Indian food and curries their characteristic golden-orange color.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Nov 12, 2016
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      The Right (and Wrong) Way to Do Vegetable Oils

      To eat or not to eat? CE's nutrition expert Jonny Bowden tackles the perplexing topic of vegetable oils.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Oct 2, 2016
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      Is Coffee on the Clean Eating Diet Plan?

      I always assumed that coffee doesn’t belong on a clean diet since everyone’s always trying to “detox” from caffeine.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Aug 29, 2016
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      What is Diatomaceous Earth and What Can It Do for Your Health?

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jul 16, 2016
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      What Are the Benefits of Bulletproof Coffee?

      CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answers the question about bulletproof coffee with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jul 15, 2016
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      Why You Need Omega-7 In Your Diet

      And other burning nutrition questions du jour answered by revered 
nutrition expert Dr. Jonny Bowden.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jun 4, 2016
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      Should You Eat a High-Fat Diet for a Low-Fat Body?

      The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden explains the slimming power of a high-fat diet.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Mar 30, 2016
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      Should You Avoid Gluten?

      Seems like everyone's going gluten-free. Should you?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jun 24, 2015
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      High-Fat or High-Carb Breakfast?

      Our resident nutrition expert has the answers to your breakfast diet questions and concerns.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jun 11, 2015
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      What is Intermittent Fasting?

      Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity. Learn if this trend is safe and fits your lifestyle.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 30, 2015
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      The Truth About Gluten

      We spill the beans on gluten, whether it's really bad for you and how you know if you're sensitive to it!

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Jun 20, 2014
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      Is Butter Healthy?

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Commercial vs. Frozen Organic

      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.

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Is the Time article true?

      Everyone is talking about a recent article in Time magazine entitled "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin." What's the deal?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Resveratrol Rewards

      I've been reading a lot about the anti-aging benefits of resveratrol. What can you tell me?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Organic vs. Non-Organic

      What's the real difference between organic and non-organic food?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Cheat Day

      What do you think of the "cheat day" concept?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Benefits of Limiting Processed Foods

      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?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Nature’s Pick-Me-Up

      Are there any natural antidepressants?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Metabolic Speed

      What is a slow metabolism?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Weighty Measures

      How do I know if I'm overweight?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013
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      Scoop Size

      What exactly constitutes a scoop of protein powder?

      Jonny Bowden PhD CNS
      Published Apr 8, 2013

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