Eating For Health

Sugar‑sweetened beverages (SSBs) — including soda, sweet tea, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee beverages — remain the #1 source of added sugars in the American diet. According to the CDC , sugary drinks contribute 35% of all added sugars consumed in the U.S. diet. Many kids and adults drink one or more sugared beverages daily. Did you know that one 12-ounce can of soda has more than 10 teaspoons of added sugar or 42 grams of added sugar?   In the South, sweet tea is especially common — and a large bottle can easily add 200 calories of added sugar in a single sitting. These calories provide no vitamins, minerals, or fiber , and they displace nutrient‑rich options like milk, water, or 100% juice. 🚨 Why Cut Back on Sugary Drinks? 1. Added sugars exceed recommended limits The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to <10% of total calories starting at age 2 , and zero added sugars for children under age 2 . Suga...

Who doesn’t love scrambled eggs, an omelet, or a perfectly cooked sunny‑side‑up? For years, eggs have carried a reputation for being “bad” because of their cholesterol content. But new research is flipping that narrative. A study from Loma Linda University Health found that eating eggs may actually lower Alzheimer’s risk by 27% . Yes — your breakfast staple might be doing more than keeping you full. 🔍 What Did the Study Look At? Researchers followed nearly 40,000 adults aged 65+ and tracked their egg consumption — from those who rarely ate eggs to those who ate them five or more times per week . Over 15 years, 2,858 participants developed Alzheimer’s , giving researchers a large dataset to analyze. 🧠 What Do Studies Say About Eggs & Alzheimer’s Risk? ·          A Loma Linda University Health study found that adults 65+ who ate eggs five or more times per week had up to a 27% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. · ...

About 1 in 8 U.S. adults are now taking a GLP‑1 drug such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for weight loss, diabetes, or other health conditions. That’s a huge shift — and it’s reshaping how Americans eat out . These medications reduce appetite , meaning people dine out less often, eat smaller portions, and skip certain menu items. Restaurants are adapting fast to meet this new reality. 🥗 Smaller Portions, Smarter Plates Many restaurants are introducing smaller dishes or tapas‑style plates to appeal to customers with lower appetites. Example: a steakhouse might reduce the serving from 5 oz to 4 oz and add more veggies 🥦 for balance and nutrition. 🍤 Shift in Menu Preferences GLP‑1 users are moving away from fried, sugary, and heavy foods . Instead, they’re choosing lean proteins and vegetable‑forward meals . Desserts 🍰 are still on the menu — just smaller or shared portions. 🍸 Decline in Alcohol Sales Because these medications can dull the desire for alcoho...

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you may have seen the term fibermaxxing pop up. While it started as a social media trend, there’s actually some solid nutrition science behind it — especially considering that most Americans aren’t getting anywhere near enough fiber . According to national intake data , about 90% of women and 97% of men fall short of recommended fiber levels (Dietary Guidelines for Americans; NHANES). That’s a huge gap — and it’s why fiber is considered a “nutrient of public health concern.” So, let’s break down what fibermaxxing is, why it’s trending, and whether it’s actually a good idea. 🌱 What Is Fibermaxxing? Fibermaxxing means intentionally increasing your daily fiber intake — aiming to meet (or even exceed) recommended levels. It’s rooted in the idea that higher fiber intake supports better gut health, appetite control, and long‑term disease prevention. Recommended intake : Women: ~25 g/day Men: ~38 g/day Or 14 g per 1,000 calo...