Key points Oatmeal is full of nutrients that can help you live longer. Research shows that oats can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Sweeten it with fresh or frozen fruit or go savory and top it with an egg or sautéed vegetables. If you had to choose a grain to … Read more
While we may crave certain foods year-round, our comfort food cravings tend to kick up a notch during the winter. However, it is not always a physical need that inspires these tastes. Yes, cold weather can mean we use more energy and need food to help conserve heat, but often our cravings can be more … Read more
More than 1 in 10 Americans live with diabetes, and even more have prediabetes. For them—and for all of us, really—insulin resistance awareness is essential. “Insulin resistance is a condition where the body needs more insulin to produce the same effect,” he explains Dr. Jennifer Cheng, DOchief of endocrinology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University … Read more
Once you get to a certain age, you may find yourself reaching for the breadbasket less often. While any food can fit into an overall healthy diet, bread tends to get a bad rap, especially white bread. You’ve probably heard that bread can raise your blood sugar or that it can lead to weight gain … Read more
If one of your goals for 2026 is to eat healthier, you’re probably doing everything you can to keep your sugar intake to a minimum. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a sweet treat every now and then, having a high-sugar diet is linked to some pretty damaging health issues. Excess sugar doesn’t just affect … Read more
Snacking gets a bad rap. Most weight loss and nutrition experts will say that healthy snacking throughout the day can help prevent overeating, protecting your heart health in the process. However, what you eat is very important. “The problem is that most of the snacks sold today are not real food,” he explains Dr. Jack … Read more
With popular drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro making headlines for managing blood sugar, it’s easy to forget that some drugs have been helping type 2 diabetes patients for decades. Metformin is a popular one. But while this drug has been around for more than 60 years, scientists are discovering what it does to the brain. … Read more
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. However, scientists are discovering that this everyday drink can do much more in the body than quench thirst. A recent study showed that regular consumption of orange juice can influence the activity of thousands of genes inside … Read more