What’s in a Diet?
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to feel better — physically and mentally. But with so many diets claiming to be the best, choosing the right one can be confusing. The truth? The best diet is the one you can stick to and that helps you […]
Eating for kidney health
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Nearly one in seven American adults has chronic kidney disease (CKD), and millions more are at risk. “The incidence of CKD in the U.S. is definitely increasing,” says Michael Conrad, M.D., senior member of the Center for Kidney Care in New Jersey, “and since the major risk factors for CKD — diabetes, […]
Diet pattern a strong defense against strokes
By Clare Tone, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter About 500,000 first-time strokes occur every year in the U.S. Since high blood pressure is the number one risk factor, it’s no surprise that managing high blood pressure through diet is a key focus. In October 2014 the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association released […]