Author: Alan

Diets aren’t just for weight loss. While changing your diet can be one of the best ways to lose weight, it can also be a gateway to improving your habits,…

My confusion toward food, my gradually changing hormone dosage, and my feelings about my body begged me one collective question: When will I feel full, and when will I feel…

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — sometimes referred to as Hashimoto’s disease or Hashimoto’s — is one of the most common thyroid disorders in the United States and other developed countries (1). Even…

Between wrapping up Veganuary and celebrating Black History Month, I’ve reflected on my nearly 3-year anniversary of being vegan and how it has intersected with Black culture. Because I grew…

The Caribbean is a diverse region whose ethnic groups have distinctive traditional food practices. These practices are often honored through religious and cultural festivities, as well as a strong sense…

The Mediterranean diet is a renowned diet backed by decades of research that shows it improves brain health, reduces your risk of heart disease, and even lowers cancer risk (1,…

You’re probably familiar with the Mediterranean Diet. It’s consistently ranked as the healthiest diet out there, and numerous studies have linked it to a lower risk of chronic conditions such…

“Food freedom” — it’s a complex term, with definitions ranging from ditching diet culture and restrictive diets to attaining good health and food security through growing your own foods. It’s…

The Flexitarian Diet is a style of eating that encourages eating mostly plant-based foods while allowing meat and other animal products in moderation. It’s more flexible than fully vegetarian or…

You’ve probably noticed that plant-based meats are becoming more widely available. These are products made with plant ingredients that can be used in recipes that traditionally use meat, making them…