Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
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…
By Study Finds Middle-aged vegetarian women are more likely to suffer a hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters, new research reveals. Using hospital records, the study found that vegetarians had a 33 percent higher risk compared to people who ate meat at least five…
By Sara Tipton With a good portion of the country experiencing heat waves and more likely to come, it’s important to know how to stay cool, especially naturally. Eating is one of the most natural things and when we adjust our diet accordingly, we can…
By Matt Higgins Chili peppers are one of the most popular ingredients to add some kick to countless recipes. They’re red hot, spicy and add a definite zing. And did you know they’re actually a fruit? For all the culinary reasons we love chili peppers,…
By Study Finds Love grapes? You’ll love this study then. Snacking on grapes could potentially add up to five years to your life, research suggests. Scientists behind the study at Western New England University describe the results as “astonishing.” Grapes are rich in chemicals that…
By Meadow Clark The Whole Home Detox series is dedicated to removing the causes of chronic illness from our homes, one room at a time. Everywhere you look people are starting a new health program; perhaps they are embracing minimalism or trying to save money. They…
By Matt Higgins Those who have a higher risk of breast cancer should think about changing up their diet. Researchers collaborating with The North American Menopause Society found that diets high in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may help decrease the risk of breast cancer….
By Duane Mellor, Aston University and Ekavi Georgousopoulou, University of Canberra Every month there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which some claim could be better for your health than the Mediterranean diet….
By Study Finds Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and salmon could protect older women against a heart attack or stroke, a new study reveals. Specifically, researchers say potassium is an essential mineral that lowers blood pressure, especially among people who consume too much…
By Study Finds It’s no secret that drinking tea is good for you. Could it possibly be the healthiest drink in the world? Tea has been an integral part of traditional medicine for thousands of years and is revered as a cure-all in many Asian…
By John Anderer Exercise alone won’t compensate for a poor diet, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. Even if you spend all day and night in the gym or running laps, you’re still better off steering clear of fatty, processed foods. Researchers conclude…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira An avocado a day helps keep bad cholesterol away, a new study reveals. Researchers from Penn State have found that eating an avocado daily for six months decreased unhealthy cholesterol levels. The “healthy” fats in avocados also had no negative effect on…
By Study Finds Yo-yo dieting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, warns new research. The study conducted in rats suggests that dramatic swings in calories consumed have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health and metabolism. Scientists at Georgetown University say that their findings offer potential…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire For many people who go vegan, one of the hardest things to give up is cheese. Fortunately, thanks to the increasing popularity of veganism, food manufacturers have begun producing a greater variety of vegan cheeses – with some success…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Trying to avoid dementia? Go fish! That’s the takeaway from a recent study by scientists with the Fatty Acid Research Institute. Researchers say that people with high amounts of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s…
