Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Cody Watling, University of Oxford; Aurora Perez-Cornago, University of Oxford, and Tim Key, University of Oxford A growing number of people are choosing to eat less meat. There are many reasons people may choose to make this shift, but health is often cited as…
By Duane Mellor, Aston University It seems like almost every plant-based food is being turned into “milk” these days, the latest being potato milk. It’s not surprising that potatoes have been chosen to be the latest plant-based milk. After all, potatoes have many health benefits…
By Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster For decades fermentation was used to preserve foods, enhance shelf life, and improve flavour. But many people are not aware about the health benefits of fermented food. Fermented foods are generally defined as “foods or beverages produced through controlled…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire It’s common advice for people watching their waistlines or looking to eat healthier to beware of the amount of oil they use while cooking. But that doesn’t mean we should cut oil entirely from our diet. This is because…
By Marinka Steur, University of Cambridge and Nita Forouhi, University of Cambridge Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide – responsible for some 9 million deaths a year. But it is preventable, and health behaviour changes – such as exercising more, quitting smoking…
By Mayukh Saha For those who suffer from it, migraines can change their lives. And finding a cure for them is just as tough. However, for one certain individual who had suffered migraine attacks for more than a decade, the cure was a diet based…
By The Conscious Resistance Derrick Broze pops in for a quick announcement about the launch of the movement Vegans for Freedom/Vegans Against Agenda 2030! Learn more: http://www.vegansforfreedom.com E-Course: Herbal Energetics (Ad) Derrick is the founder of TCRN.
By Mayukh Saha The reality is that a lot of factors affecting our mental health are things that we cannot control. But one of the things we can control is our eating habits. A number of studies have confirmed that eating habits can change our…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group If you’re looking for a superfood to support your immune system health and act as an overall health tonic, shiitake mushrooms are a top choice. As a bonus, they impart a savory umami flavor to virtually any meal they touch. Shiitake…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire Many of us know that we should steer away from processed meats and eat more vegetables if we want to be healthier and lower our chances of developing certain types of cancers. While there are many reasons processed meats…
By Joanna Miller Many people adhere to special diets these days for various reasons. But, what is there to eat when the supply chain breaks? With the global supply chain in place for decades now, residents of first-world countries have had access to just about…
By Ailsa Welch, University of East Anglia and Richard PG Hayhoe, Anglia Ruskin University Around 10%-20% of adolescents globally suffer from a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression, according to the World Health Organization. It’s also been shown that half of all mental…
By Ana Valdes, University of Nottingham and Amrita Vijay, University of Nottingham The trillions of microbes inside of our gut play many very important roles in our body. Not only does this “microbiome” regulate our metabolism and help us absorb nutrients from food into the…
By Adam Collins, University of Surrey When it comes to diet and health, especially losing weight, most of the focus has been on what you eat and how much you’re eating. While eating fewer calories than you’re taking in is key to weight loss, another…
By Janet Cade, University of Leeds For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically – making it harder to lose weight and keep in shape. But a recent study has shown our metabolism – also known…
By Duane Mellor, Aston University and Adrian Brown, UCL Until recently, type 2 diabetes has mainly been managed by controlling risk factors – such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar (glucose) levels – usually by prescribing drugs. But this approach doesn’t address the…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Revel in the seasonal colors and tastes of spring with these five fresh picks with distinct health and disease-fighting benefits. Blossom by blossom, spring is upon us. And with one of our favorite seasons comes fruits and vegetables that have climbed…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Want to lighten up and slide effortlessly into summer fun? Eating these nine foods is a great way to boost your health and detoxify your body — so you can sail through spring with ease. Springtime is the natural time of…
By Duane Mellor, Aston University The humble potato has been given a bad rap. What was once a cheap staple of many countries’ diets has instead been branded in recent years an “unhealthy” food best avoided. Eating too much of any type or group of…
By Tyler Durden The best way to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease could be a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil, according to a new study. The research, titled “Mediterranean Diet, Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers and Brain Atrophy in Old…
