Whenever I eat something, I get full really quickly but then I’m hungry again after like an hour. Is there a reason for this? I’ve also been losing weight slowly and I think it’s related, but I want to maintain my weight.

Updated 28 August 2023 under Ask Us.

Awesome question, thank you so much for asking! If you’re hungry an hour after eating, you’re likely either not eating enough and/or the food that you’re eating doesn’t have enough […]

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Food Insecurity

Updated 19 July 2022 under Health Guides.

Food insecurity is a common problem that is not often talked about. It occurs across the nation and around the world. It is possible that even if you haven’t personally […]

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Pregnancy: Eating During Pregnancy

Updated 4 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may have heard that there is a special diet that you should follow when you are pregnant. While it is true that there are some foods that are best […]

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Do you have any tips for dealing with sugar cravings? I have PCOS and I feel like I always crave something sweet, but this leads to me eating a lot of unhealthy things.

Updated 29 April 2022 under Ask Us.

Keep in mind that there is a difference between craving something sweet and craving sugar. Sugar is a refined carbohydrate often added to foods and beverages to sweeten them and […]

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I’ve heard I should take “pre workout” supplement powder before exercising to improve my performance. Is this safe?

Updated 22 November 2021 under Ask Us.

There is no need to take a pre workout supplement. It’s important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate the production of supplements (such as vitamins, performance […]

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I heard that soy, almond, and cow’s milk aren’t that great for people with PCOS. What type(s) of milk would you consider PCOS-friendly? Thanks in advance!

Updated 26 March 2021 under Ask Us.

Actually, all three of these options, in moderation, are PCOS-friendly. While there has been some discussion on whether Carrageenan, a frequent additive in alternative milks, has been linked to inflammation […]

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dietary iron

Is it good to eat non vegetarian foods when I have my period?

Updated 3 February 2021 under Ask Us.

Adolescent females have higher iron needs than guys do because of the blood loss experienced during their period. You can get iron in your diet from a variety of sources […]

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Food Stock

Updated 20 September 2022 under Health Guides.

There may be a circumstance where you find yourself wanting or needing to stock up on food to last for several days or weeks. Whether it is due to limited […]

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fast food

How is fast food bad for people?

Updated 29 January 2020 under Ask Us.

Great question! We try to encourage people not to think of food as “good” or “bad” because those are not qualities that food can really have (unless you are allergic […]

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Why am I eating a lot of food? I feel like I’m gonna get fat if I keep eating a lot… Is this normal?

Updated 24 September 2019 under Ask Us.

It is perfectly normal for any adolescent to feel like they are eating a lot of food. During adolescence your body is still growing and the only way it can […]

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