Sourdough: Health Benefits and Starters
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 02/07/2025Sourdough bread has been around for thousands of years. It is likely the earliest known method of leavening bread, long before commercial yeast was discovered... sourdough is making a comeback thanks to the many health benefits it offers.
The Power of Protein
By: Dr. Coleen Andruss, Healthy Lifestyles Published on: 01/07/2025Protein is critical to life. The word protein, derived from the Greek word proteos, means primary. Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of small units called amino acids that are attached to each other to create large chains.
The Current War on Seed Oils
By: Scott Allen, MD, Medical Director, Satori Health and Wellness Published on: 02/01/2025Seed oils, such as soybean oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil, are widely used in cooking, found in processed foods, and used for industrial applications. Critics argue that these oils may have harmful health effects while others highlight...
The Sweet Benefits and the Bitter Truth About Grapefruit
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 31/12/2024Unlike most other citrus fruits, grapefruit provides vitamin A, which is important for eye health. It also acts to support the immune system and decrease inflammation. Grapefruit is a great source of vitamin C and fiber as well as a number of other health generating phytonutrients. While some credit grapefruit with helping them lose weight, most research in this area is inconclusive.
