Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria and other microbes, collectively called the gut microbiome. Research links a diverse microbiome to better digestion and possibly to immunity and metabolism, although many claims online go well beyond what science has shown. The good news is that the foods that feed a healthy gut are the … Read more
Fiber is one of the nutrients Americans most often fall short on. The Dietary Guidelines recommend about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories, which works out to roughly 25 grams a day for many women and 30 to 34 grams for many men. Most people eat around half that. Why fiber matters Two types … Read more
Fat is not the enemy it was made out to be in the 1990s. What matters most is the type of fat. Replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats is linked to lower LDL cholesterol and lower heart disease risk, according to the Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association. The fats to favor … Read more
Some human foods are safe as an occasional treat, but cats have very specific nutritional needs. They are obligate carnivores: they need nutrients found in animal tissue, such as the amino acid taurine and vitamin A in its active form. A complete, balanced cat food should make up nearly all of their diet, and treats, … Read more
