Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Health Tips Now Traveling can be educational, exciting, energizing, and exhausting and the food you enjoy while traveling can be memorable and delicious. On one hand, it is exciting for the eyes but it isn’t always for the mouth. Only one wrong bite can…
By Health Tips Now Emotional eating is actually the opposite of mindful eating. It’s led by cravings, the desire to numb or change our feelings, stress, or just simply from habit and eating on “autopilot.” Many things can seem like true hunger, including low energy,…
By Mae Chan Consuming Portobello or Shiitake powder may protect your arteries from the detrimental effects of a high fat diet, according to findings presented at Experimental Biology 2017. Mushrooms are known for their immune system boosting properties as well as treatments for anxiety and…
By Aura Lakshmi One little known fact about marijuana is that it can contribute significantly to weight loss. While it is unlikely to be touted by diet gurus or Slimming World anytime soon, science has already demonstrated the benefits of Cannabinoids such as CBD oil…
By Health Tips Now Olives are small fruits from olive trees. They are a wonderfully tasty low-calorie snack and great added ingredient to pasta, salads, and pizza. Even though there are many varieties of olives, they all have a similar nutritional value. So, are olives…
By Lisa Egan Take a look at some headlines that have been flooding the internet [recently]: Gluten-Free Diets May Be Tied to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Going Gluten Free May Raise Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Downside to Gluten-Free Diets: Diabetes…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze These five delicious summer smoothies are perfect for backyard barbecues or as on-the-go breakfast options. They’re also incredibly healthy, containing a perfect balance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants. We’ve also made sure that the smoothies listed here include healthy sources of…
By Lily Dane The findings of two new studies add to the growing body of evidence that links soda to serious health problems. Excess sugar – especially the fructose in sugary drinks – might damage your brain, the new research suggests. If you think drinking diet…
By Eastern Mich. University EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University researchers have shown that sunflower seeds are frequently contaminated with a toxin produced by molds and pose an increased health risk in many low-income countries worldwide. In the current issue of PLoS ONE, the…
By Alex Pietrowski As more information comes to light about both the horrors of dairy industries practices in producing cow’s milk, and the negative health effects of consuming dairy products, more people are rejecting dairy in their diets, and mainstream media is now working to…
By Health Tips Now A strong metabolism is connected to more than a thin body! It’s beneficial for fertility, immune function, lean muscle mass, lower rates of degenerative and infectious diseases, brain functionality, longevity, having more energy and vigor, and much more. Actually, one of…
Natural Blaze Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of…
By Carey Wedler Amid continuous bouts of bad press and slumping sales, fast food giant McDonald’s has put significant resources into revamping its brand. It has experimented with all-day breakfast, salad options, and various new additions to its menus all around the world, including chocolate…
By Amanda Froelich Indulging in sugary drinks, fatty takeaway and processed meat might seem like a good idea at the time, but a new study has found that habits of the sort will shrink a part of the brain responsible for memory, learning, and mental…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor When you are constantly barraged with news of the “obesity epidemic” it’s easy to think Americans are guzzling themselves to death with sugar and aspartame-laden drinks. But it looks like an eye-opening critical mass has taken place. For the first time…
By Clare Collins, University of Newcastle A friend reckons he has it good. His partner cooks a bacon-hash-brown-fry-up for breakfast every day. “Are you sure?” I said. “Cause that’s exactly what I would feed my partner if I wanted to bump him off!” It is easy…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor When you think of the heavy metal arsenic, does it make you think of an old Cary Grant movie or a 48 Hours Mystery? Or perhaps more recently – making an unfortunate appearance in gluten-free diets everywhere. That’s because arsenic is in…
By Keri Szejda, Arizona State University Seafood is very healthy to eat – all things considered. Fish and shellfish are an important source of protein, vitamins and minerals, and they are low in saturated fat. But seafood’s claim to fame is its omega-3 fatty acids,…
By Brittany Hunter According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Frosted Flakes cereal and Pop Tarts are healthy foods, but foods containing large amounts of nuts are not. However, the FDA might be changing its tune. All fats are not created equal. Currently, in order to…
By Stephen Daniells Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study. Data published in the March 7 issue of JAMA indicated that…
