Having high blood pressure can drastically impact your risk for heart disease or stroke, which is why it’s important to keep hypertension under control. Making an effort to reduce your sugar intake can cause remarkable improvements in high blood pressure. However, if you’re looking for additional ways to lower your blood pressure, it may be in your […]
Mornings in the kitchen with Eugene Torres look a little different than with most people. From the space he rents in Waxahachie Country Club, Torres starts his Sundays and Tuesdays by whipping up fresh, delicious, and healthy meals with a touch of cultural flair. His company, Fresh n’ Rico, then delivers homemade meals on Mondays […]
A recent study published in The Lancet goes a long way towards solidifying experts’ claims, arguing that it is, in fact, sugar, not fat, that poses the biggest dietary risk to public health. Despite decades of policies and diets that target fat as the biggest culprit—largely thanks to compromised research funded by the sugar industry—scientists, […]
When it comes to diet, one of the most widely understood rules is that caloric intake matters. The recipe of calories in versus calories out has been the standard for weight loss for as long as we can remember. One of the greatest struggles in dieting is the battle we have overcoming limitations – like […]
Ancient Nutrition is an innovative food company that focuses on bringing consumers back to the whole food products and “traditions and nutritional principles that were honored and celebrated throughout history.”1 Ancient Nutrition’s claim to fame is their fortified bone broth, which includes notable additions like protein, collagen, and vitamin complexes. The company has recently secured […]
The average coffee creamer is 60 percent carbs, which isn’t great if you want only 5 percent of your calorie intake to come from carbohydrates. Traditionally, those on the ketogenic diet avoid coffee creamers entirely, but many people prefer their coffee creamy and would rather find keto-friendly creamer options to make the most out of […]
While most taxes are implemented to the frustration of both producers and consumers, their benefits outside of government revenue can often outweigh these complaints. A new study lauds the effectiveness of “sin taxes,” and the recent wave of sugar taxes in particular, in their potential to improve public health and ween people away from dangerous […]
Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world. Whether you’re an aficionado of mushroom and meat lover’s supreme pies, you can’t get enough veggies, or you’re content with just plain cheese, everyone loves to grab a slice. Unfortunately, dieters following the low-carb regiment of the keto diet to lose weight have usually […]
Sola, a company that is committed to helping the public lower their consumption of carbohydrates and processed sugars to lose weight, has recently released its own line of sweeteners with just 25 percent of the calories of normal sugar. Competing against giants like Splenda, Sweet n’ Low, Stevia, and countless others, Sola hopes that its […]
If you remember spending your high school years fighting acne, you’re not alone. An estimated 85 percent of teenagers suffer from acne, according to a report by UC Davis School of Medicine.1 However, some teens find themselves suffering from a more severe type of acne that can be resistant to over-the-counter and prescription medications alike […]
On March 7th, 2018, The Polsky Center hosted the finals of its sixth College New Venture Challenge. The College New Venture Challenge is an annual event that encourages college students to come up with new and innovative ideas for startups that can help the world. This year’s grand prize winner was “Quevos,” a startup promising […]
When you go to the grocery store to shop for vegetables, you probably always look for the best, roundest, and most attractive looking produce for sale. But have you ever wondered what happens to the less-than-perfect fruits and vegetables that don’t make it to market? In many cases, these pieces go to waste. However, one […]
Medical students in the United Kingdom are sending a startling message to universities across the country: “We need more education on nutrition.” A new review from BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme has found that a large number of third-year medical students studying at the prestigious Bristol University believe that they are not receiving enough education […]
