nutrition & food

Nutrition is an enormous topic, and one about which most people have strong opinions. Vegan, paleo, keto, Mediterranean, gluten-free — there are passionate advocates for lots of different approaches to eating, many of which are in direct opposition to one another. What’s more, research about nutrition can often seem to contradict itself. It can be confusing.

But food is too important to shy away from because of confusion. So in these articles, we strive to get to the real, indisputable truths about how food impacts your body, and how you should approach your diet to best support your health. Our interviews include a variety of different perspectives, and our in-depth guides provide comprehensive insights into specific nutritional topics.

Read these articles to learn more about food and nutrition and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make the best choices about what to eat for your unique body.

Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function

Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function

When it comes to getting and staying well during cold and flu season, your top defense is with the food you eat. At our panel on Nov. 9, 2017, we talked to board-certified internist,  functional medicine doctor, and author of “The Happy Gut,” Dr. Vincent Pedre, health coach and author of “The Real Food Grocery Guide,” Maria Marlowe, and INDAY founder Basu Ratnam (they hosted!) about their best tips for eating for immunity.
Integrative Dentistry 101: Alkalizing Foods, Chronic Bad Breath, and More

Integrative Dentistry 101: Alkalizing Foods, Chronic Bad Breath, and More

Going to the dentist doesn’t just have to be focused on your teeth, gums, and oral health. Dr. Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., founder of Dentistry for Health New York in New York City, talks to WellBe about integrative dentistry and how our oral health gives us vital clues into the health of our entire bodies. Winick started as a conventional dentist and changed course after curing his Crohn’s disease. For the past 20 years, he has practiced integrative dentistry, helping his patients with a variety of oral and non-oral health issues.