Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
Many of the things we do on a daily basis may seem harmless. But a lot of these things are probably adding to your health problems and, in conclusion, may perhaps be causing you to gain weight. Let’s list a few habits to watch out…
By Natasha Longo When it comes to recommendations on healthy food choices, the last reputable source is often public health. This usually stems from a lack of integrity and biased conclusions forced upon public officials by special interests. Our society’s bias against saturated fat and…
By Brianna Acuesta The alkaline diet is based on evidence that suggests that acid-forming foods prevent the body from healing properly and the diet replaces those foods with alkaline options. Acid-forming foods leave an ash in your body as your system works to metabolize the…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Meet the new “gluten.” Revolutionary new study shows that other proteins in wheat cause inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, exacerbating chronic health issues… Vienna scientists in a recent study have added credibility to the growing problem of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor More and more studies are showing why wheat products – at least in America – are terribly unhealthy whether you have a sensitivity to gluten or not. There are more components of wheat than gluten. Let’s think beyond gluten, which is made…
By Amanda Froelich This bodybuilder healed his severe cystic acne by adopting a vegan diet, eating more vegetables and drinking a gallon of water a day. Every year, Americans spend well over $1.4 billion to clear up skin conditions such as acne. Though many allopathic…
By Reda El Are you fed up of being overweight and not feeling comfortable in your own skin? Maybe you’re simply looking to drop a few pounds and increase your energy levels in the process? Whatever your feelings and whatever your personal circumstances may be, the…
People around the world who are conscious about their health and diet continuously seek for the best food items to eat. There’s been a lot of talk lately about foods that are packed with probiotics. These are good bacteria found in certain foods that are…
By Catherine J Frompovich In July 2016, I published another book, Eat to Beat Disease, Foods Medicinal Qualities, which talks about how food ‘works’ in the body not only as nutrition but how it impacts either health or disease. In numerous places in that book, I…
By Joe Battaglia For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, this beverage may be the answer. A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people…
By Brianna Acuesta These 7 steps could completely change how fast you lose weight. Losing weight can be a difficult task, even for the most motivated people. Even some who work tirelessly to lose weight by exercising regularly can’t seem to figure out why they…
By Heather Callaghan Papaya [puh-PIE-yah] – here’s a fruit that could save you some money on supplements. It’s delicious, versatile and it does so much for your body. Papaya is easy to prepare, sweet but low on sugar and so yummy when paired with other fruits. Personally,…
By Carey Wedler McDonald’s, a company reviled as of late for its use of unhealthy ingredients, has decided to change course. Kind of. In its latest marketing ploy to prove it is more than a chemical mill masquerading as a restaurant, McDonald’s has launched a…
By Karen Foster The Romans considered many nuts food of the gods. A few decades ago nuts were valued for their protein, vitamins, and minerals. Then in the 1980s they were seen primarily as fat-and-calorie landmines — to be avoided by all except those trying…
By Brianna Acuesta The Food and Drug Administration is an organization whose motives and influences have long been questioned by American citizens. Many speculate that the organization has been bribed by Big Food companies who want a hold on what the FDA deems as healthy…
By Amanda Froelich This newlywed was preparing for death when she made this one change to her diet. Eliminating sugar from one’s diet has been credited with everything, from weight loss to clearer skin, but did you also know that people with more serious illnesses…
By Jake Van Der Borne By now, you’ve likely noticed that grocery stores and restaurants are offering a plethora of gluten-free products and meals. You might have friends or family members who avoid gluten. Maybe you follow a gluten-free diet, or have been paying closer attention to…
By Melinda Cafferty Food corporations and grocery chains are rolling out the carpet to meet the consumer demand for more choices. This means that the average consumer looking at just one shelf for one particular type of food will drown in a sea of choices. Everyone…
By PAUL FASSA As a kid, watermelon was a summer picnic feature. Many simply dove in and spit out the pits while others, myself included, took the time to remove the pits from chunks of watermelon then enjoy the cool sweetness without the distraction of…
By Karen Foster When hunger strikes, we often eat with our eyes and it creates a fine line between eating those foods which we consider pleasurable or healthy. This then often forms the the connection between the mind and the mouth dictating our health and…
