Dylan Bailey, M.S., R.D., F.A.N.D.

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  • A Guide To The Best Foods For Kidney Health

    Having healthy kidneys is critical for good health. Among many important roles, the kidneys filter the blood, removing waste products and excess fluid along the way. The foods you eat can have a direct impact on kidney health, especially if...
  • 6 Healthy High-Fat Foods You Should Eat

    You may have heard that you should try to eat more “healthy” fats every day for a range of benefits, like better heart health. But what exactly are healthy fats and what types of foods have them? Read on for...
  • Is There A Best Food For Boosting Metabolism? Here’s What Experts Say

    “Boosting” or increasing the efficiency of your metabolism is often touted as a way to improve energy levels and manage health outcomes like weight. But the idea that you can change your metabolism, let alone use foods to do it,...
  • Casein vs. Whey: Which Is Better For You?

    Whey and casein are two popular types of high-quality proteins in cow’s milk that are linked to a range of health benefits like increased strength or weight management. You might be wondering if there’s any advantage in choosing one over...
  • Lectin-Free Diet (Gundry Diet): Benefits, Risks And More

    Lectins are compounds found in plant-based foods that have been—controversially— linked to digestive problems, inflammation and weight gain. While this diet has gained popularity due to claims it can be a cure-all for many major health conditions, there isn’t a...
  • 16 Top Coffee Alternatives, According To Experts

    Coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, but for many opting to kick their caffeine habit—regardless of the reason—quitting without a suitable swap can feel difficult. If you’re looking for something else to sip or...
  • Xanthan Gum: Is This Food Additive Healthy?

    Xanthan gum is an ingredient that’s been used in the U.S. food supply for over 50 years, and although you may have never heard of it, you’ve most likely eaten something that contained it. Keep reading for information on what...
  • How To Lower Your Cortisol Levels Safely, According To Experts

    Often called the “stress hormone,” cortisol is a key part of the body’s natural stress management response, as it’s released in short bursts to give your body a boost of energy. But having consistently high levels of cortisol could negatively...
  • 9 Anti-Inflammatory Supplements Backed By Science

    Inflammation is a process in the body that’s now being linked to many chronic diseases. While there are a myriad of methods (both lifestyle and medication-based) to reduce inflammation, the idea that a supplement might be able to do some...
  • How Much Protein Do You Need?

    Protein is essential for supporting overall health, but how much you actually need depends on a range of factors like your age or physical activity levels. Read on for your guide to how much protein most people need a day,...
  • Alkaline Diet Plan Review: Does It Work?

  • Gluten-Free Diets: Food List, Benefits And Drawbacks

    Chances are, you’ve seen “gluten-free” listed on a food or beverage label, or maybe even on a restaurant menu. You might have even tried to avoid gluten in the past or are currently eliminating it from your diet. What exactly...
  • Best Vitamins For Eye Health: A 2024 Guide

    Many people make decisions about what foods to eat or supplements to take with heart or brain health in mind. But an often forgotten organ that deserves attention when it comes to nutrition, too, is the eye. Our eyes are...
  • The Easiest Diets To Follow, According To Experts

    For many, dieting can be frustrating: Maybe you try a popular diet that seems to work for everyone but you, or you’re successful for two weeks and then “fall off the wagon.” If you’ve found dieting to be difficult, that...
  • Top Natural Supplements For Anxiety: Do They Work?

    With the global prevalence of anxiety on the rise, researchers are discovering that nutrition may play a more important role in mental health than previously thought. An interesting aspect to these discussions is the role natural supplements may have in...