Grapefruit and Statin Drugs Explained

Grapefruit and Statin Drugs Explained

Many people on certain medications may be advised to avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Why is this? Keep reading to find out all about it! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has said that “grapefruit juice can affect how well some...
Acid Reflux/GERD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Acid Reflux/GERD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What Is It? Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a common condition that features an accompanying pain called heartburn. It occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus. In addition to heartburn, some people experience a...
The Nutrition in Limes

The Nutrition in Limes

Lemons often take the limelight when it comes to citrus, but lime can be just as great. Limes are nutritious and offer many health benefits. They can be sour, but they make great additions to many things. Try it in water, guacamole, or on papaya! According to the...
An In-depth Look At Soy

An In-depth Look At Soy

Photo by Kien Cuong Bui on Unsplash Soy has become a bit controversial overtime. Some people say it’s good for health and others say it’s bad. So which is it? Well, it depends what kind of soy you’re talking about. Whole soy foods are very good...