by Sara Banta | Aug 30, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition
Over the past century, the typical Western diet has seen a significant shift in the types of fats consumed. Traditional diets, rich in saturated fats from animal sources, have been replaced by diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially those from...
by Sara Banta | Jun 16, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition, Thyroid Health
Over the past three years, there has been a noticeable increase in people experiencing thyroid health issues. Thyroid hormones impact nearly every cell and organ in your body and are crucial for: Growth and development: Thyroid hormones are essential for childhood...
by Sara Banta | Apr 22, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigated how diets containing real meat compare to those using plant-based meat alternatives in terms of cardiovascular health and diabetes risk.The study aimed to determine...
by Sara Banta | Aug 23, 2023 | AHP News, Nutrition
In our fast-paced modern world, convenience often takes precedence over health. We find ourselves relying on pre-packaged, processed foods that promise convenience and flavor but come at a great cost to our health. Processed foods, most produced by industrialized, big...
by Sara Banta | Jun 16, 2023 | AHP News, Nutrition
Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a controversial doctor who consumes over a kilo of red meat every day, has stirred up debate with his bold claim that “plants are trying to kill you.” Dr. Chaffee, who studied science in the US and medicine in Ireland before relocating...
by Sara Banta | Feb 5, 2023 | AHP News, Energy & Performance, Metabolism, Nutrition
Many people cannot go without their morning cup of coffee or their midday energy drink; in fact, 90 percent of adults enjoy caffeine daily. So, it begs the question: is caffeine good for you? The answer isn’t that simple. Caffeine tastes bitter and generally isn’t...
