Micronutrients are small, but their impact on your health is massive. From boosting immunity to supporting mental clarity, these essential vitamins and minerals shape your well-being in ways most people don’t fully appreciate. Discover how to optimize your intake, avoid deficiencies, and use practical strategies to support your body at every life stage.

Over the last decade, gut health has moved from a niche topic in research labs to a central theme in everyday nutrition conversations. Yet despite the buzz, there’s still plenty of confusion about what prebiotics and probiotics are, how they work, and whether they truly live up to the promises linked to digestion, immunity, and overall health. As a dietitian would point out, the science is both exciting and nuanced, while evidence supports their role in shaping a healthier microbiome, not every claim is fully backed by human trials. To separate fact from hype, it’s important to examine what the research says, where the gaps remain, and how individuals can make informed choices tailored to their own needs.

We tend to think of fiber as little more than “roughage,” but emerging research shows it may be one of the most important keys to long-term health. From protecting your heart and balancing blood sugar to fueling a diverse gut microbiome linked to longevity, fiber does far more than most people realize. But are you getting enough, and from the right sources?

When Coca-Cola’s potential move back to cane sugar makes headlines, it’s often framed as a return to “real” ingredients and a nostalgic taste of the past. As a registered dietitian, I find that many clients interpret this shift as a health upgrade, believing cane sugar to be cleaner, more natural, and less harmful than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The reality, however, is far more complex. To answer whether this sweetener swap is truly meaningful, we have to step beyond marketing language and dig into the science of how these sugars are metabolized, what role they play in chronic disease, and how much the distinction matters in the bigger picture of nutrition and public health.

Sugar is one of the most hotly debated ingredients in modern nutrition, linked to obesity, diabetes, and a host of chronic health conditions. For many, the appeal of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), from aspartame and sucralose to stevia and monk fruit, lies in their ability to provide sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spikes of traditional sugar. But with headlines warning of potential health risks and social media amplifying conflicting claims, many people are left asking: Are these sweeteners a safe solution, or just another nutritional gamble?

As a health coach, I’ve seen firsthand how clients struggle to make sense of sugar’s role in their diet. Some fear every gram, while others assume that switching to alternatives automatically guarantees health. The truth lies in understanding how different sugars, table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, naturally occurring fructose, and even sugar alcohols, affect metabolism, energy, weight management, and long-term health. With the right knowledge, sugar becomes less of a mystery and more of a tool you can manage wisely.

Detox teas and weight-loss shakes are everywhere, promising quick results and a “clean slate” for your body, but do they actually remove toxins or burn fat? Learn what happens in your body when you follow these trends, why the results are usually temporary, and the science-backed strategies that genuinely support detoxification, health, and long-term weight management.

Water fasting has been trending as the ultimate way to “reset” the body, but is it really as powerful, or safe, as it seems? From fat loss and muscle breakdown to changes in metabolism and nutrition, fasting impacts the body in complex ways. Before diving headfirst into days, or even weeks, of nothing but water, it’s worth knowing what science says actually happens inside your body.

Quick-fix diets like the watermelon fast often deliver rapid but fleeting results, leaving people wondering if the sacrifice was worth it. Are these short-term “successes” masking deeper risks to your health and metabolism? In this article, a registered dietitian unpacks the science behind monofood diets, explores why they seem to work at first, and reveals the smarter, safer strategies you can use to achieve real, lasting progress.

Detox teas and supplements claim to flush toxins, shrink your waistline, and restore balance, but are they really doing what they say? The truth is that your liver, kidneys, lungs, and even your skin are constantly working to cleanse and protect you. So where do these products fit in, and do they help, hinder, or simply waste your money? Dive into the science of detoxification to uncover what your body truly needs to stay balanced, energized, and resilient.