Eat to Heal

Were you told to stay away from soy because it feeds cancer? That warning came from mouse studies and lab extracts decades ago. Research in women tells a much happier story, and soy may even help lower the risk of breast cancer coming back.

I used to get turned away from donating blood because my iron was too low. Here's what changed, and why the type of iron you eat matters more than you might think.

Good news for coffee lovers: the research on coffee is mostly good. Here's what it does for your blood sugar, liver, and heart, and why what you add to your cup matters most.

A cardiac rehab patient once nicknamed me the bean lady. Here's why whole-food fiber does so much for your heart and gut, and why most fiber supplements fall short.

A new keto study made headlines for cutting liver fat. Here's what the headlines left out, why your body is coping rather than healing, and what helps your liver for the long haul.

Protein is in everything these days, but a review of more than 350 studies suggests most of us already eat more than we need. Here's how much is enough, and why less excess may help you age well.

The same colorful pigments that protect plants from strong summer sun can build up in your skin too. Here's what the research shows, and the tasty foods that give you a little sun protection from the inside out.

Most people serve wine and soda at summer gatherings, but you can offer something colorful, refreshing, and quietly healthy. A well‑built smoothie is a simple way to surprise your guests and give them fiber, nutrients, and a moment of joy.

Most people think oatmeal is a winter food, but your body needs fiber all year long. Here’s why breakfast shouldn’t change with the seasons — and the simple swaps that keep your heart, blood sugar, and energy steady every day.

Fruit‑and‑vegetable pills promise the benefits of produce without actually eating produce — but the science doesn’t back that up. When companies juice, powder, and isolate nutrients, they remove the fiber, the structure, and the synergy that make whole foods powerful. A pill can’t replace what real plants deliver.