The Blog
Health Insights & Expert Views
Evidence-backed articles on nutrition, immunity, research, and everyday wellness — companion reading to the podcast.
-

Ultra-Processed Foods and Chronic Disease: What the Science Really Says
More than half of what the average American eats every day is ultra-processed — and the research linking it to heart disease,…
-

Color Struck! Artificial Food Dyes: What’s Really Happening Behind the Colors We Eat
Originally published: March 22, 2019 | Updated: February 2026Blog — I’m Just Sayin’ Nutrition | Posted by Lynn Artificial food dyes are…
-

Are Carbs Bad for You? The Carb Killer Mystery Explained
Originally published: April 26, 2019 | Updated: February 2026 Are carbs bad for you, or is the real problem something we’ve been…
-

Why Food Additives and Weight Gain Are Linked (And What You Can Do)
This article explains how modern food additives may interfere with hunger signals, metabolism, and weight management. It explores research on processed ingredients…
-

Healthy Cooking Oils: Trans Fats, Seed Oils, and Better Choices
This article explains how America’s shift from traditional fats to processed oils shaped nutrition advice, heart health debates, and everyday cooking choices.…
Prefer to Listen?
Many of these articles started as podcast episodes.
Hear the full conversation, expert guests, and unedited takes on the Health News & Views podcast.
Get New Articles First
Simple health insights delivered weekly — plus new episode drops.