Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Dari Mohammadi The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has stuck to our collective subconscious like an egg to an unoiled pan. We’re told that eating breakfast will make us slimmer, happier and livelier, but have we been swallowing…
By Hannah Kastoryano Baking is one of my most cherished hobbies. I often find myself baking unhealthy treats, which is something I’ve tried to slow down on. Instead of quitting the kitchen for good, I’ve been looking for healthier alternative recipes that aren’t full of outrageously…
By Kelly Brogan, MD I used to be a dairy addict. When my naturopath asked me to give up gluten and dairy 6 years ago, it was approximately 2 more years before I stopped fantasizing about cheese, milk, ice cream, ricotta (yes, I’m Italian), and…
By Claire Bernish An alarming study has found eating foods high on the glycemic index (GI), such as bagels, white bread, and rice, increase the risk of developing lung cancer by 49 percent — particularly for non-smokers. In fact, when researchers studied the diets of…
By Kelly Brogan, MD We are so saturated with information. With stimulus. With advice. With authoritative edicts on health. A chain of gurus have come before me seeking to guide patients into the light of wellness. People are blinded by it, however. They feel confused,…
By Anna Hunt Hemp, or cannabis sativa, has been called the world’s most versatile and useful plant for many reasons, one of which is because it benefits the human body. Hemp seeds are becoming a welcome addition to the diet of many health-conscious individuals, who…
Our diets can have a huge impact on our body, but also our mind. We can improve our muscle health, cut our waistline and brighten our skin by eating the right foods. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then to find out we can even…
By Heather Callaghan It’s that time of year again to witness the ever growing Shamrock Shake phenomenon at McDonald’s – complete with ads for shakes that are 50 shades of alien-green. It’s been said that you should never eat something with an ingredients list thicker…
By April McCarthy Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, “everyday misery.” The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and…
By Daily Superfood Love I want to talk to you about protein. Recent science says the benefits of a high protein diet are confirmed but sometimes, such statements can be white noise. Protein is about so much more than just losing weight or building muscle….
By Melinda Cafferty Statistics show that about one-third of the United States is obese. Some people think that might be due to changes in guidelines about what is considered an unhealthy body weight. But, a recent study showed that it is much harder for millennials…
By Brianna Acuesta Kraft macaroni and cheese contains toxic food dyes that are totally legal in the US. Although food recalls can be a scary thing, especially if something you purchased or something you frequently buy was recalled, many consumers return to using the product…
By Heather Callaghan Did you see this recent picture of actor John Goodman on the right? He is no longer known as a jolly “fat guy” remembered for his hardworking, beer-guzzling Dan role on [easyazon_link identifier=”B0058J3S16″ locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Roseanne[/easyazon_link]. Or even for his unhinged and exitable character,…
By Yvonne Holterman Growing up we all heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Now it’s three peaches a day keeps cancer away. The peach is known as “the fruit of calmness” in Hungary. In China, it is a symbol of good…
By Mae Chan Average intakes of vitamin K in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are far less than recommended intakes. A review of scientific literature is highlighting the benefits of vitamin K to help reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin…
By Heather Callaghan The modern food system relies heavily on monoculture, selective breeding and mass standardization. The lack of polydiversity has created problems with weed and insect resistance. Monoculture has even been implicated in causing historical famines. By focusing on monoculture and GMOs, we’ve actually lost…
By Daily Superfood Love Proper circulation is one of the keys to health and longevity. Ensuring that blood can flow freely allows nutrients to travel all throughout the body. One of the best ways to improve your circulation is through exercise. Simply moving gets your…
After reading news headlines about the effects of eating foods with preservatives and additives in them, many people today are searching for alternative ways of eating healthier so they’ll experience less chemical exposure. One of the easiest ways to do this is by eating natural…
By Yuri Elkaim I’m always surprised (and a little frustrated) by the staying power of certain ideas within the health and fitness world. Some concepts just get lodged in people’s brains and have an incredible amount of influence over them. One of the most persistent…
By Karen Foster Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), commonly known as Cilantro or Dhania, is a powerful herb with many health benefits. This plant is rich in micronutrients and nutritional elements. Various compounds in cilantro give it its distinct scent, which plays a large role in how…
