- Nutrition -
Is Butter Good for Us — or Not?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEverything is better with butter — but is butter healthy or not? We talked to some integrative-health experts to find out.
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- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Statins and Suspicions
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests cholesterol-reducing drugs may be safer than once thought and offer cancer- and COVID-fighting benefits. So, why do I remain unconvinced?
- Nutrition -
The Health Benefits of Eating Coconuts
By Cary NeffFor decades coconuts have gotten an unfair health rap based on their high fat content. The truth is, they're good for the body — and easy on the taste buds. Here are quick-and-easy recipes to incorporate more coconuts into your diet.
- General Health -
The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
- Nutrition -
7 Superfoods to Try Now
By Christine SchrumSuperfoods get a lot of attention for their nutritional potency — some justified, some overstated. These seven power foods are actually worth the hype.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Cholesterol Conundrum
By Craig CoxDespite obsessing for nearly a half century over the role of lipoproteins in heart disease, researchers seem to be more conflicted than ever.
- Functional Medicine -
The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle
By Courtney HelgoeWhy the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Coasting Toward Cardio Health
By Craig CoxTwo new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Good News About “Bad” Cholesterol
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that geezers might benefit from producing more LDL cholesterol.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Reset
By Craig CoxHave I been duped by my doctor or is time to shake up my routine to see if I can get even healthier than I am now?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Allergic to Doctors?
By Craig CoxThe results of my recent lab tests are in, and it appears I'm much healthier when I avoid the doctor's office.
- Success Stories -
Course Correction: Joyce I. Mannel’s Success Story
By Joyce I. MannelHow one woman took a “let’s just try” approach to changing her body, her self-perception, and her life.
- Food Culture -
Cholesterol’s Comeback
By Heidi WachterThe U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
- Nutrition -
Cholesterol’s Comeback
By Heidi WachterFederal panel recommends dropping cholesterol as a nutrient of concern in forthcoming dietary guidelines update.
- Nutrition -
TAKING NOTES: The Right Diet
By Anjula RazdanSenior editor Anjula Razdan shares her top hits from "The Right Diet" session at the recent Integrative Health Symposium.
- Nutrition -
Sugar — not fat — increases risk of heart disease death, new study finds
By Maggie Fazeli FardNew research adds to growing evidence that sugar is connected to numerous health woes, including cardiovascular disease.
FDA Moves to Phase Out Trans Fat in Food
By Maggie Fazeli FardCommonly found in such processed foods as doughnuts, frozen pizzas and coffee creamer, artificial trans fat could soon become a grocery store relic.
- Nutrition -
Fish Meets Grill
By Jill GrunewaldInstead of steak or chicken, turn up the heat on a piece of fish this summer and reap some tasty and healthy benefits.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Generation Gap?
By Craig CoxCould we Baby Boomers actually be healthier, as a group, than the generations chasing us?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Start Moving
By Craig CoxTV commercials are constantly urging old guys like me to "ask my doctor" about cholesterol-lower drugs. We'd be better off ignoring them.
- Nutrition -
Egg Essentials: Recipes, Techniques and More
By Karen OlsonSimple, wholesome and healthy, eggs are easy to prepare with panache.