Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Dr. Diane Fulton Why not add pomegranate to your healthy habits to gain benefits from protecting your brain to increasing your immunity and lowering inflammation in your body? Pomegranate is considered a superfood and the best way to benefit from this low in calories,…
By Diane Cress, Wayne State University For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited at 3 a.m. nearly every day. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she gobbled up her mess before I could get…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group A recent study points to apples’ ability to mediate significant gut microbial metabolic activity. All it takes: two apples a day. In light of the increasing link between gut microbiota and human wellness, this new association is worth exploring and further…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group In case you’re looking for an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberries, they’re among the healthiest fruits for your heart, brain and body. Strawberries are among the most popular fruits in the U.S., with the average American consuming about…
By Shyla Cadogan Scientists have long agreed that nerve damage and pain observed in people with diabetes or obesity is related to their metabolic state. Researchers from the University of Texas-Dallas are now challenging this notion. Could chowing down on fattening food alone be the…
By John Anderer Many people give in to the occasional snack craving in a moment of weakness, but if you’re looking to cut down on your daily calories, new research finds that all it takes is a handful of almonds. Scientists at the University of…
By Study Finds People on antibiotics may benefit from taking probiotics at the same time, according to new research. The “good bacteria” protects gut health, reducing the risk of diarrhea and other side-effects, according to researchers from the U.S. and Mexico. “Like in a human…
By John Anderer Adding some honey to your meals is a great way to include some extra flavor — and some seriously beneficial health effects — in your diet, according to researchers from the University of Toronto. Scientists have discovered that honey improves multiple key…
By John Anderer Pre-packaged snacks, frozen pizzas, and other processed ready-to-eat meals may seem like a time-saver in the moment. Important new research finds such dietary choices may end up robbing us of time in a different way down the line, however. Scientists in Brazil show…
By John Anderer Diabetes patients often receive advice to follow a low-carb diet, but doctors have never been able to establish whether cutting back on carbohydrates also benefits those with diabetes or prediabetes who aren’t taking medication — until now. Researchers from Tulane University have…
By John Anderer The occasional midnight snack can be a tasty change of pace, but doctors and nutritionists agree late-night eating isn’t a healthy habit on a regular basis. Now, researchers from Northwestern University may have uncovered why evening eating often leads to weight gain…
By Steve Watson A major supermarket chain in the UK is finalising plans to stock insects on its shelves and market them as a cheap food source for people struggling to afford to feed their families amid soaring inflation and the cost of living crisis….
By John Anderer Our stomachs are anything but simple. The gut microbiome contains countless micro-organisms and bacteria that play a major role in digestive, immune, and overall health. In other words, what happens in the gut certainly does not stay there. Now, noteworthy new research…
By Jon Miltimore Going to college, like all things, has its pros and cons. For me, one of the benefits was simply getting away from home, which gave me a crash-course in “adulting.” When I moved into a house with a bunch of friends my…
By John Anderer How does what we eat influence how we age? It’s a relatively simple question, but researchers from Columbia University report the answer is exceedingly complex. For example, eating an apple is a good idea nutritionally, but that’s just one choice among countless…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Low-calorie sugar substitutes were meant to replace sugary diets that can harm your health, but it turns out they may be just as bad. A new preclinical study by researchers from USC Dornsife have found that consuming artificial sweeteners during adolescence can…
By Neenah Payne “Living high on the hog” refers to eating the best and costliest cuts of a pig such as the loin rather than lower parts such as the feet, knuckles, hocks, belly, and jowls which were given to Blacks during slavery. So, “living…
By Amanda Froelich he other day, I did something I don’t normally do… I ate out at Panera Bread. I ordered the turkey chili which is advertised to be antibiotic-free dark turkey meat with fresh vegetables like peas, edamame, and corn. Don’t get me wrong…
By Study Finds If you’re worried about developing diabetes, drinking tea throughout the day may help. New research shows that people who consume at least four mugs a day are 17 percent less likely to develop the disease. Scientists from Wuhan University in China say…
By John Anderer Parents, if you want your kids to have long, healthy, and active lives, make sure the kitchen pantry is always stocked with walnuts. An expansive new study covering decades of research reports people who eat walnuts early in life are more likely…
