Articles by Dr. Nicole Avena
Are There Benefits in Using Natural Sweeteners in Your Diet?
Sugar substitutes (including both artificial and natural) are wildly popular for use by food and beverage companies and consumers alike to try and improve health. Although there is still a lot of research that needs to be done on sweeteners, we already know that there are many potential benefits. Substituting sugar with an artificial or ...
Turning to Turmeric: Potential Health Benefits of Oral and Topical Use
Turmeric has a long history of use in cooking, medicine and cosmetics. For centuries, cultures in India have used this spice as a staple for their cuisine. It has long been valued for its beautiful golden color and aromatic flavor. Turmeric also holds an important place in traditional herbal medicinal practices. Included in the manifold ...
The Benefits of a Grain-free Diet
Although gluten-related diseases such as celiac disease affect less than 1 percent of the population, there has been a large rise in the popularity of grain-free diets in the past couple of decades.1 There are a lot of different reasons why someone may choose to go on a grain-free diet, but is it worth ...
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