The rise of diet culture and social media has created the perfect storm of confusing and often misinformed nutrition advice. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in your own health journey. I’m here to help you sort through [ ... ]
Low-fat? Sugar-free? Gluten-free? Paleo? These are just a few of the many diets abundant in the world today. These diets may claim rapid weight loss and amazing health benefits when you restrict certain food groups, but this restriction [ ... ]
A cellular biology breakdown Mammalian cells are called eukaryote cells. This means each cell contains a central nucleus surrounded by its own membrane, the nuclear membrane — which is where the genetic material is housed. [ ... ]
Authored by Daphne Oz, MasterChef Junior television host and host for The Dish on Oz, Mom Brain podcaster and mom of four. Becoming a first-time mom is the most exciting, rewarding and challenging thing I have ever done. [ ... ]
By Harry Oken, M.D., practicing internist in Columbia, Maryland, medical advisory board member for Persona Nutrition; Dr. Oken is an adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and [ ... ]
During my university coursework in epidemiology and emergency management for viral outbreaks, I never thought I would actually live to see a pandemic. With modern medicine and technology advancement, many of us feel that living [ ... ]
“I can’t eat carbs at night”, “Fruit has too many carbs”, “Carbs make you gain weight” these are just a few of the many myths associated with carbohydrates. The negative perception of carbohydrates is abundant, but [ ... ]
Eating a plateful of different-colored foods is appetizing visually, but also provides numerous health benefits as well. Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables in different colors ensures that you are obtaining a full spectrum [ ... ]
Nearly three-fourths of Americans aged 55 and older start noticing changes in vision between the ages of 40 and 45-years-old. Studies show there is a lot you can do diet-wise to avoid vision loss. Here are some of my favorite recipes [ ... ]
With so many trending diets on the media it is hard to filter through them and figure out what you really need. You’ve probably heard your doctor talk about inflammation, or seen foods and supplements promoting anti-inflammatory [ ... ]
