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.

How this Economist Used Spreadsheets to Heal Autoimmune Disease

How this Economist Used Spreadsheets to Heal Autoimmune Disease

Mette was 14 years old when she was diagnosed with her first autoimmune condition, psoriasis. She noticed three red dots on her neck, then woke up the next day covered in them. “The shock in and of itself was pretty disturbing to a young girl,” she told WellBe. This was the beginning of a decades-long struggle with chronic illness, which led to five more diagnoses, a ton of drug prescriptions, and, ultimately, the realization that she wasn’t far from death. That’s when she decided to take control of her treatment, find true health — and found a company, Mymee, that helps others do the same.
Health Research Wrap-Up: October to December 2020

Health Research Wrap-Up: October to December 2020

Well, it’s finally happening: this seemingly endless year is coming to an end at long last. If you’d told us in January everything this year was going to bring, there’s no way we would have believed you! And yet, here we are. Obviously, wellness news (and all news) this year has been dominated by the coronavirus, and so throughout 2020 we’ve done our best to share the most significant developments in these health research wrap-ups. But, as we’ve said before, your best defense against COVID or any other disease is maintaining good overall health, and many WellBe readers are still struggling with other chronic symptoms and conditions (that might make it harder to fight COVID-19). That's why we think it’s as important as ever to highlight health news and research that’s not COVID-related.