What is IBD? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune, long-term inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD is the general term for people who suffer from Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). It is a complex disease that can have a detrimental effect on people's quality of life. It can cause stomach pains, diarrhea, bloody stools, and an increased risk of colorectal cancer in the future. But what causes IBD? In short, we don’t know. Resear

Maximizing the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate while Minimizing the Risks of Heavy Metals In late 2022, Hershey Co faced a lawsuit from a consumer who alleged that the company failed to disclose the presence of heavy metals in its dark chocolate products. Specifically, the concerns were over lead and cadmium, two heavy metals that when ingested in large amounts, become harmful to human health. Understandably, this has caused concern and fear for the public who may now beco

Walking down the aisle of your local grocery store can feel like a daunting task with countless options to choose from, and cooking oils are no exception. To make matters worse, there's a lot of conflicting information online about which oils are healthy and which are not, leaving you feeling confused and frustrated. In recent years, canola oil has been the center of controversy among health enthusiasts that claim it’s toxic and should be avoided completely. But what do nutri