Plant-Based Diets May Slow Aging
By Irene Yeh Emerging evidence shows that plant-based diets, defined as being rich in plant foods and low in animal products, are linked to decreased risk of chronic disease, all-cause...
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You Are What You Eat: Nutrition’s Impact on Mental Health
By Irene Yeh It is widely known that nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function, mood regulation, and overall mental health. Certain nutrients can aid in the synthesis of...
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Geography Matters for Infant Gut Microbiome
By Integrative Practitioner Staff When it comes to the human microbiome, modern life may be out of sync with ancient biology. “Our bodies are beautifully designed for a world that no longer...
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The Correlation Between Diet and Inflammation-Induced Damage
By Irene Yeh While inflammation serves as an important signal for immune cell response, too much of it can lead to tissue damage or even death. When immune cells arrive...
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Alternative Sweeteners May Lead to Liver Disease
By Irene Yeh Alternative sweeteners, such as sucralose, aspartame, and sugar alcohols, are usually viewed as healthier substitutions for refined sugar (glucose). However, new research has found that sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, may not be...
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Dietary Iron Plays Key Role in Immune Cell Response
By Irene Yeh Iron is an essential mineral to produce hemoglobin and aid immunologic processes, such as cellular activation and proliferation, which are the foundations of the formation of T...
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Ketogenic Diet Shows Long-Lasting Impacts on Metabolic Health
By Irene Yeh The ketogenic diet has gained popularity for weight loss and managing conditions, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. There have also been speculations that a ketogenic...
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How Instacart is Providing Food Accessibility and Affordability
By Irene Yeh In June, Food as Medicine 2025 kicked off their fifth annual conference in Chicago. A healthy diet consisting of a wide variety of nutritious foods is the...
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