Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Food and Nutrition

Fad Diets: Do They Work?
March 11, 2024

Fad Diets: Do They Work?

 What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer
January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

 How to Read a Nutrition Label: Tips from a Clinical Dietitian
September 19, 2022

How to Read a Nutrition Label: Tips from a Clinical Dietitian
Fad Diets: Do They Work?
March 11, 2024

Fad Diets: Do They Work?

Does a weight loss diet promising quick results sound too good to be true? Here’s what to know about a...
What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer
January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the...
How to Read a Nutrition Label: Tips from a Clinical Dietitian
September 19, 2022

How to Read a Nutrition Label: Tips from a Clinical Dietitian

Learn how the information on food labels can help you manage your health and wellness goals. Odds are you’ve scanned...
What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know
March 17, 2022

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

Brittany Gurney, RD, a registered dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in clinical nutrition, explains what’s true and...
 4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine
May 4, 2021

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

Four tips on creating healthy meal plans that help you save time, improve your well-being and add more healthy food...
 5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier
November 3, 2020

5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier

From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merrier. The...
 Should I Go Gluten-Free?
September 24, 2019

Should I Go Gluten-Free?

Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances are your...
 This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health
January 10, 2019

This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health

What the DASH diet lacks in social media buzz, it more than makes up for with a research-based eating plan....
 Are You Eating Too Much Fish?
November 29, 2018

Are You Eating Too Much Fish?

Eating fish, as part of a balanced diet, offers several nutritional benefits. But how do the mercury levels in fish...
 Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
April 3, 2018

Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the body...
 Can a Daily Glass of Wine Help Prevent Cancer?
February 27, 2018

Can a Daily Glass of Wine Help Prevent Cancer?

Red wine has some health benefits, but is beating deadly diseases one of them? Alcohol has been used for thousands...