
March/April 2025
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Preventing Disease
High-fiber foods & ultra-processed pretenders: What to know
Experts recommend that adults eat 28 grams of fiber a day. On average, we get 17 grams. What’s more, much of the fiber in ultra-processed foods may not deliver the benefits you expect. Here are 5 fiber surprises.

Supplements
Can supplements ward off a cold, the flu, or Covid?
‘Immune boosting’ supplements are everywhere, but what does the evidence show about vitamins C and D, zinc, and elderberry for fighting colds, the flu, and Covid?

Food Labeling
9 buzzwords that help sell processed foods: Don't be fooled

Weight and Health
Taking GLP-1 obesity drugs? Here's what to eat or avoid.

Advocacy
Peter’s Memo: Goodbye Red 3, hello better labels

Preventing Disease
Testosterone therapy is all the rage. Is it safe…or effective?

Healthy Eating
Healthy bread: How to decode labels and buy a better loaf
The Healthy Cook's shredded chicken recipes

Quick Studies
A snapshot of the latest research on diet, exercise, and more
Does being cold boost your appetite? Can semaglutide help people with alcohol use disorder? Does mouth taping help sleep apnea? We look at those new studies, plus others on processed red meat, cancer, sleep, GLP-1s, and more.