Wellness Library

Plain-language guides to everyday nutrition and wellness topics. Use them as a starting point for learning and for asking better questions of a qualified professional — they are general educational information, not medical advice.

The Truth About Fruit Juice

Fruit juice carries a health halo, but the drink in the carton is often quite different from the fruit on the tree. Here is what the sugar line, the color, and the label wording actually tell you.

Reading Product Claims: What to Look For

Not all product claims carry the same weight — here's a general framework for telling the difference between descriptive information and claims that deserve a closer look.

Microplastics in Food and Water

Plastic particles are in your water, your food, and your bloodstream. Here is what the science actually shows about the risk — and the changes that reduce your exposure the most.