Proteins are vital to the health and function of our bodies. That makes it important to understand what they are and how they fit into the diet. In a column from UCLA Health, Elizabeth Ko, MD and Eve Glazier, MD, explain the differences between various proteins. Dietary protein, along with carbohydrates and fats, is what… Continue reading Understanding The Different Kinds of Protein
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There’s More than One Kind of Fiber
Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet. High fiber diets have been linked to health benefits such as improved metabolism and heart health. However, as little as 5% of the U.S. population consumes the recommended level of fiber. Fiber supplementation could help close this gap, but the health effects of purified fiber supplements… Continue reading There’s More than One Kind of Fiber