Jennifer Sweenie
Jennifer Sweenie is a New York-based health reporter. She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and trained health-supportive chef focused on functional nutrition and the power of natural, whole foods. Jennifer serves on the board of directors for Slow Food NYC and is a former board member of the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation.
LATEST
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Harming Children: What’s Being Done About It?
While product labelling and weight reduction drugs may help reduce childhood obesity problems, a healthy diet is the key to a child’s long-term health.
5:2 Intermittent Fasting Promising for Brain Health in Older Adults–Study
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular methods for weight loss and metabolic fitness. New studies are finding its benefits reach way beyond.
How What You Eat Affects Your Skin
Treatment options for acne vulgaris include topical creams and oral medications, but a simpler, holistic approach may involve adjusting your diet.
Lack of Anemia Screening Leaves Older Patients More Vulnerable: Study
The study reveals a gap in health screening, with treatable causes of anemia like low B12, folate, and iron often overlooked.
How Selenium Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease—New Research
Simple dietary additions can boost selenium intake, making it easy for current patients and those at risk.
How a Woman’s Menstrual Cycle Influences Her Blood Sugar Levels
Marked by four distinct phases, the menstrual cycle—in addition to causing fluctuations in hormones—also impacts blood sugar levels.
Researchers Discover New Mechanism Linking Diet and Cancer Risk
MGO, a glucose metabolite, can temporarily destroy the BRCA2 protein, reducing its levels in cells and inhibiting its tumor-preventing ability.
New Study Reveals How a Father’s Diet Can Affect the Health of His Future Children
Much emphasis is placed on a nutrient based diet for mothers-to-be. Perhaps equally important, is the diet of the father preconception.
Eat Your Sun Protection
While sunshine supplies essential nutrients to our bodies, too much can be harmful. Beyond bathing our skin with lotions there are ways to protect from within.
The Salt and Cortisol Connection
The terms “salt” and “sodium” are often interchanged—knowing the difference between them and what types of salt are best to eat could improve your health.
