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.

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.
Dr. Gerard Mullin on Prebiotics for Gut Health, Weight Gain from Antibiotics, and More

Dr. Gerard Mullin on Prebiotics for Gut Health, Weight Gain from Antibiotics, and More

The gut microbiome is a dynamic living ecosystem made up of 100 trillion microbes in the intestinal tract. This complex system of viruses, bacteria, and fungi protects against foreign pathogens, helps regulate the immune system and control inflammation, and may even affect your mood— among its many other functions. In this clip from our full interview, we talked to Dr. Gerard Mullin, associate associate professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and renowned integrative gastroenterology and nutrition expert, about the importance of probiotics and prebiotics for the health of the gut microbiome.