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  Here you’ll find sample menus that will help give you some ideas for healthy meals and snacks. Keep in mind that depending on your own metabolism and activity level, […]

Diet and exercise are important parts of managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). This is because young women with PCOS often have higher levels of the hormone insulin in their blood, […]

Sugar substitutes (sometimes called low-calorie or artificial sweeteners) are ingredients that do not contain sugar used to sweeten foods and beverages. There are a variety of foods on the market […]

Young women often complain of “pimples” (also called acne) just before their periods. The medical term for this is called “premenstrual acne” and it’s usually due to the hormones that […]

Iron is a mineral that helps build red blood cells, which is especially important for growing teens. Most importantly, iron helps your blood cells carry oxygen, which provides energy throughout […]

Carbohydrates, sometimes called “carbs”, are a source of energy found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods. Carbs supply your body with the glucose (sugar) it needs for energy. Extra […]

One of the ways to manage high blood pressure is by following a low-salt (also called low-sodium) diet. What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that is necessary for our […]

Peanut allergy is more common than ever before; its prevalence has tripled in the past ten years. One in thirteen children living in the United States has a diagnosed peanut […]

Fast food refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly. It can come from many places: sit-down restaurants, counter service, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery. Fast food is popular […]

What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal-derived products such […]