Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2020 – Overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children who took a relatively high dose of vitamin D every day for six months had lower blood pressure and improved insulin sensitivity than their peers who took a lower dose, according to the results…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts. In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily…
The idea of food addiction is a very controversial topic among scientists. Researchers from Aarhus University have delved into this topic and examined what happens in the brains of pigs when they drink sugar water. The conclusion is clear: sugar influences brain reward circuitry in…
Researchers at San Diego State University have found a new way to harness food as medicine, which has far reaching implications to control harmful microbes in our gut while balancing microbial diversity by fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria. Foods we eat commonly affect our…
For the many men diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, losing weight can help increase testosterone levels. But certain diets – specifically a low-fat diet – may be associated with a small but significant reduction in testosterone, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal…
By Mae Chan Having another senior moment? The cure may lie in a steaming mug of coffee. Daily consumption of drinks containing caffeine could help in the fight against dementia, a new study has claimed. The study published in The Journals of Gerontology found there…
As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University (GW) researcher Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, concluded that detailed recommendations to improve diet quality and overall nutrition are needed…
A new study indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may help kidney transplant recipients maintain transplant kidney function. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. Despite improvements in the survival of transplanted kidneys in the early years after transplantation, loss of kidney function…
By Sara Tipton It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas comes with family time and gatherings to celebrate traditions, but if you’re a normal American, you probably overindulge during the holidays leaving you with extra weight that can wear on your physical health. …
A new study in rats suggests that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides. Rats that consumed the caffeine extracted from mate…
Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new Oregon State University study. The study is published in the Journal of Nutrition. A significant next step in this research…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A study published in Cell Metabolism outlines a strong association between eating animal protein and a premature death from all causes, including multiple cancers and type 2 diabetes. Reflect On: Have we been mislead by giant food marketing simply for…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A couple of new studies outline the importance of meal timing when trying to lose weight and burn fat. Reflect On: Why has fasting never been a medical intervention tool when it’s clearly extremely healthy and beneficial to the body…
A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. A recently published review led by UniSA Professor Peter Clifton reveals that people who use low-calorie sweeteners…
By Sara Tipton A recent article on the importance of home cooking caused us to start thinking if all the snack foods we had in our pantry were doing our body’s a disservice and you won’t believe what we discovered! Parents normally try to do…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research examined four families who eat conventional diets. Pesticide levels were measured via urine before switching to an organic diet for 6 days. A dramatic drop in pesticide levels was found. Reflect…
An Italian study, conducted on twenty-three thousand people and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows that regular consumption of this spice is linked to a reduction of death risk for cardiac and cerebrovascular causes Chili pepper is a common guest…
By Dr. Scott Graves Intermittent fasting can be extremely helpful, healing for the digestive system and promoting great health. It has been proven for many years how beneficial fasting can be for the body. Intermittent fasting is a powerful way to stimulate your immune system…
Previous studies have looked at employing time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting, as a way to lose weight and improve health measures such as blood sugar and blood pressure in mice and healthy people. But in a study publishing December 5 in the…
Research undertaken by King’s College London and St George’s, University of London has found that introducing certain foods early to infants can prevent them from developing an allergy despite low adherence to an introduction regime. In a series of papers published today in the Journal…
