Simple Nutrition Insights

Send us Fan Mail ¿Alguna vez has buscado la báscula y te has sentido peor, en lugar de mejor? Te explicamos por qué perder peso rápidamente suele costar músculo: el tejido que mantiene el metabolismo en marcha, estabiliza el azúcar en sangre, favorece la densidad ósea e incluso se relaciona con la salud cerebral y la longevidad. La solución no es un plan extremo; es un enfoque más inteligente que preserva la masa muscular magra a la vez que eliminas grasa. Te explicamos los sencillos pasos q...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of good food never makes it to a plate. In Fresno, that often looks like backyard trees dropping grapefruit and lemons by the bucket and packing houses tossing out “imperfect” mandarins that taste just fine. We sit down with Simon and Aleeza, the founders of All For Kindness, to unpack how a simple idea—rescue surplus fruit and deliver it fast—grew into a volunteer-powered network moving roughly 12,000 pounds of fresh produce each week. We trace their origin story from...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of hearing that a “cortisol detox” will fix everything? Let’s set the record straight and rebuild your stress resilience with simple, science-backed habits. We dig into what cortisol really does for your body, why rhythm matters more than a quick fix, and how to move from wired-and-tired to steady energy with practical changes you can keep for life. We start by breaking the biggest myths: cortisol isn’t the enemy, and not all stress is bad. You’ll learn how skipped mea...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how weight bias harms health, from early childhood to exam rooms, and why care must center respect, context, and evidence over assumptions. Practical steps show how to shift language, policies, and environments for safer, more effective support at any size. • clear definition of weight bias and stigma • difference between health promotion and shaming • early onset in children and gendered patterns • impact in healthcare and delayed diagnoses • patient rights aroun...

Send us Fan Mail We break down the new federal nutrition framework, separating solid guidance from risky messaging on red meat, saturated fat, and grains. Our goal is to give you clear, practical steps that respect your health, budget, and culture. • why whole foods and fewer ultra-processed products still stands • how to personalize protein without overreaching targets • risks of prioritizing red meat and softening saturated fat limits • why whole grains and fiber protect heart and gut heal...

Send us Fan Mail We share a science‑first, humane roadmap for helping autistic children thrive, from gut‑immune‑brain basics to realistic school advocacy. Dr. Theresa Lyons explains how to pair parent intuition with the right tests and why small, consistent steps beat try‑everything chaos. • New research on non‑persistent autism and why it matters • Using intuition plus data to guide decisions • Which clinicians to ask for what and when • Gut health, permeability, and behavior links • Testin...

Send us Fan Mail We trace how modern period products can hide toxins that disrupt hormones, and we map a practical path toward non-toxic swaps that actually fit daily life. Arielle shares the product development journey behind safer period underwear and how “getting back in flow” starts with listening to the body. • late studies uncovering heavy metals, PFAS, and fragrance in pads and tampons • why label literacy matters for menstrual care, skincare, and laundry • the shift from e‑commerce t...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn K. Haeler shares her journey from a life-changing celiac diagnosis to creating Mightylicious, a brand revolutionizing gluten-free baked goods with products so delicious even people without dietary restrictions choose them. • Diagnosed with celiac disease at 31 after months of deteriorating health • Discovered that gluten is not just in obvious foods but used as preservative, filler, and coloring in countless products • Created Mightylicious after a disappointing expe...