Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
David Prologo, Emory University Imagine that you are running a company, but you cannot get to your goal because all of your good workers keep quitting. For 30 years, your response to this problem has been to criticize the workers and say they are stupid…
Here’s another reason to eat a Mediterranean-type diet: It’s good for your gut. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that eating a plant-based diet enhanced the good bacteria living in the gut by up to 7 percent as compared to only 0.5 percent…
By Amy Reichelt, RMIT University Some of us can definitely say we have a sweet tooth. Whether it’s cakes, chocolates, cookies, lollies or soft drinks, our world is filled with intensely pleasurable sweet treats. Sometimes eating these foods is just too hard to resist. As…
By Natasha Longo Increased awareness of the health consequences of eating too much sugar has fueled a dramatic uptick in the consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in recent decades. However, new research finds sugar replacements can also cause health changes that are linked with diabetes…
By Sara FL Kirk, Dalhousie University and Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Dalhousie University The scent of baked goods wafts towards you as the supermarket doors glide open. Your stomach rumbles and your mouth waters at the sight and smell of so much food. Approximately 40,000 products are…
By Robert Beelman, Pennsylvania State University Mushrooms are often considered only for their culinary use because they are packed with flavor-enhancers and have gourmet appeal. That is probably why they are the second most popular pizza topping, next to pepperoni. In the past, food scientists…
For many people, it can be a challenge for them to make sure they get their daily intake of fruits and vegetables. While we all know veggies and fruits are good for us, what we might not realize is how much younger we can look…
By Anna Hunt There will always be some type of low carb diet that gets the wellness community excited. Remember when Atkins and South Beach diets were the talk of the town? Pretty much most of these fad diets focus on decreasing intake sugar and…
By Natasha Longo Intermittent energy restriction diets such as the 5:2 diet clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals compared with daily calorie restriction diets, reducing an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition reports….
The drumstick tree scientifically known as Moringa oleifera is a small tree that is native to India but can be found in many countries of the world. The Moringa tree is believed to have been used as medicine in India around 5,000 years ago; there…
By Karen Foster Apples are a widely consumed, rich source of phytochemicals, and epidemiological studies have linked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes. In addition, apples cleanse the colon and aid in healthy digestion. However, its prowess and…
By Natasha Longo We are conditioned to eat. It doesn’t matter what culture or where we are geographically located, we always set up patterns to eat at certain times of the day. We even do it unconsciously. What if we broke that pattern? What if…
By Natasha Longo Egg yolks contain over 80 percent of the overall vitamins and minerals that can be found within the egg as a whole. The yolk also contains enzymes which help the body absorb the protein in the white. People who consume protein from…
By Anna Hunt One of the fastest ways to lose weight and improve your health is by eating foods that induce the body’s state of nutritional ketosis. When this occurs, the body burns fat instead of sugar as its may source of energy, as well…
By Karen Foster More than 90 percent of the population does not meet their recommended daily allowance of vitamin E. Researchers in Germany led by the University of Kiel found that subjects with gallstone disease had lower blood levels of vitamin E than those who…
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze A new study by French researchers is drawing attention to the possible links between processed foods and cancer. The study, which classified foods such as mass produced bread, chicken nuggets, and cakes as “ultra processed,” looked at 105,000 people, showed results which…
By Mae Chan Men and women who consume processed meats, refined grains, sodas and other sugary beverages are more likely to develop colorectal cancer (CRC), reports a recent study in JAMA Oncology. When inflammation persists or serves no purpose, it damages the body and causes…
By Dr. Scott Graves, Natural Blaze The way many people consume coffee today is not healthy. This article was not written to debate whether coffee consumption is healthy or not, but rather to address how many people consume coffee in unhealthy ways. I love coffee. It is…
By Jeremiah Johnson So, the holidays are effectively behind us. Now it’s time to get back to the business of eating healthy foods and staying in good shape. Easier said than done, I know: but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in…
By Anna Hunt To many people, news and research about the positive effects of superfoods are sufficient motivation to eat healthy. Yet, sometimes we need a stark reminder of the dangers of processed foods to stay on track with our diet goals. When you go…
