Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Study Finds Intermittent fasting, which many celebrities follow and champion publicly, could really be a cure for Type 2 diabetes. Researchers with the Endocrine Society say patients who ate intermittently ended the need for painful insulin injections. Average blood sugar levels fell to less…
By Federico Bernuzzi, Quadram Institute and Maria Traka, Quadram Institute For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of Brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable. But if you’re not a convert, perhaps these health benefits will convince…
By Study Finds Looking to get rid of bad breath? A new study finds eating yogurt and other fermented foods could be the answer. Researchers in China say probiotic bacteria in foods like yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup can help dispel the embarrassing problem. Specifically,…
By Stephanie Vallette Fermented foods are all the rage these days thanks to their amazing health benefits, particularly for gut health. It may take a tasting or two to get used to fermented products, but there are many deliciously tasty options worth adding to your…
By Sayer Ji Since biblical times, dates were to believed to possess profound healing properties, but only now is science catching up to confirm our distant ancestors knew exactly what they were talking about. If you go by the Nutrition Facts panel of an ordinary…
By Study Finds Scientists researching alcohol and nicotine addictions found that eating or drinking too much sugar activated the same pathways as nicotine. This Australian study also found that over 70% of toddler foods tested exceeded the World Health Organizations guidelines for total sugar. In…
By John Anderer Aspartame is used as an ingredient in over 5,000 diet foods and beverages. Now, new research from Florida State University reports the artificial sweetener may be linked to a greater anxiety risk, an animal study concludes. Mice exposed to aspartame exhibited anxious…
By Study Finds Vitamin D supplements could potentially be the key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, say nutritionists at Tufts University. The main natural source is sunlight, but wrinkly skin…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Find out the surprising variety of ways vitamin C is healthy for you. Vitamin C has certainly been an important highly-studied vitamin over the centuries. The latest benefits scientists are discovering for vitamin C span from treating sepsis, pneumonia and COVID-19,…
By Sayer Ji Fibromyalgia, like most modern-day ‘syndromes,’ is considered ‘idiopathic’ – a fancy word for “we don’t know,” and often times used as an excuse for not looking deeper into the root causes of the patient’s suffering. Conventional treatment is palliative at best, and…
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…
