Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have been released.
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"Plant-Based Isn't Always Better": The Truth Behind Supplement Capsule Marketing
Many consumers believe that a supplement’s health benefits are superior if the capsule is "plant-based" rather than "animal-based.
“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”
South Korea is currently gripped by a "protein craze." Ours is a society that aggressively pushes protein consumption,...
Should You Eat More Meat as You Age? The Link Between Animal Protein, IGF-1, and Cancer
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that promotes the growth of every cell in the human body—from bones...
6 Sleep-Inducing Foods to Help You Fight Insomnia
Insomnia—the frustrating cycle of wanting to sleep but being unable to—can leave you exhausted, reduce concentration,...
Why Young Colorectal Cancer Rates are Surging in Korea: The Paradox of “High-Quality” Protein
The common refrain "you have to eat meat to have strength" reflects a cultural sentiment in Korea that is anything but...
Did You Take Your Vitamins Today?…But the Answer Lies Elsewhere
Vitamin C strengthens the 'immune function', increasing resistance to respiratory diseases such as colds, flu, and...
The Silent Threat: Why Untreated Hypertension Risks Full-Body Vascular Damage
When diagnosed with hypertension, many patients react with denial, questioning why they have been singled out.
Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them Without Labels?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture recently announced nutritional...
Forget Lentils: Is This the Ultimate Superfood for Weight Loss?
While lentils are often hailed by celebrities as a "superfood" and dubbed the "meat of the vegetarian world" for their...