Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Andrew Jonasson We all know that healthy whole foods contain some nutrients or vitamins. Sometimes both. Sometimes more, like flavonoids, phytoproteins, or chemical compounds that help digestion or decrease inflammation. But these don’t work exclusively. Sometimes these processes work on their own: eat eggs…
by Amanda Froelich Nutritional experts of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommend a predominantly plant-based diet for health and environmental reasons. Image Credit: CookingLittle.blogspot.com In 2010, the UN released a report urging citizens to adopt a plant-based diet for health and environmental reasons. Who…
By NaturalHealth365 Gluten is the general term for the proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. It acts as a glue to maintain the shape of food and can be found in numerous food products such as breads, baked goods, cereals, pastas, soups, sauces,…
By Makia Freeman Gluten-free food is now very common and available, whether you are in a restaurant, cafe or grocery store. Although there are definitely people who suffer from celiac disease and other diseases triggered by gluten, the entire gluten-free movement has left many health…
By Natasha Longo The science that saturated fat alone causes heart disease is non-existent and more health experts and scientists have finally exposed the myth. According to an analysis of over 100 studies of dietary fat and cardiovascular health, saturated fats are not the problem,…
By Amanda Froelich Psychological health is deeply affected by physiological choices – one more reason to “think before you eat.” Could the bout of the blues you’re dealing with possibly be linked to the pasta you had for last night’s dinner? According to new research,…
Why Drinking Distilled Water is Making You Sick Editor’s note: Distilled water has a place in natural health, but mostly a temporary one. It is used during certain kinds of cleanses for its pulling qualities and its purity. Some people drink it but always add…
By Karen Foster People always fall back to the same old sources of high quality proteins including meat, fish and eggs. Regardless if you are vegetarian or not, there are plenty of other excellent sources which can be incorporated into your diet. More people are…
We all like a dessert, but we all don’t have the pleasure of eating it. Whether it be a food allergy or a weight problem fear no more, this banana bread will have you drooling. Most people love banana bread; it is a food staple…
By Take Part Coca-Cola is putting a lot of cash toward convincing the public that its product isn’t causing the obesity epidemic. In 2012, Coca-Cola debuted something on its website for British consumers: a calculator that would show Coke fans how many minutes of, say,…
By Michael Howard, Fatherly Ohio State University researchers have found that gut bacteria affect a toddler’s temperament. After examining the stool samples of 77 kids aged 18-27 months, the researchers concluded that it was time to step outside and get some fresh air. They also…
By Sayer Ji, Wake Up World What if conventional wisdom regarding our most fundamental energy requirements has been wrong all along and we can directly harness the energy of the Sun when we consume ‘plant blood’? Plants are amazing, aren’t they? They have no need…
Assessing the reliability of a grocery retailer scorecard for healthy shopping –CORNELL FOOD & BRAND LAB Natural Blaze Is your favorite grocery store making you fat? According to new research findings, a Grocer Retailer Scorecard may be an effective, healthy shopping tool that benefits both…
By Dr. Ben Kim, Reset.Me Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic? Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any significant degree. The pH of your blood is tightly regulated by…
OSU researchers discover the unicorn – seaweed that tastes like bacon! By Heather Callaghan OSU researchers have been working on a strain of dulse seaweed for 15 years that looks like a translucent red lettuce. Sort of bacon-y all in its own right. But when…
Diabetes is a serious illness that affects the body’s ability to properly process sugar. While diabetes is serious in nature and can be detrimental if not properly managed, it doesn’t mean that you can’t live a normal, active lifestyle. In fact, many doctors will recommend…
Natural Blaze The following is a handy guide to following the Paleo diet – the paleolithic diet closest to what we think our ancient ancestors enjoyed. It focuses on protein from grassfed and healthy meats, healthy fats, vegetables, most fruits and eschews processed food/beverages, grains,…
By Kristen Anderson We have all heard the old adage “you are what you eat”, but science is discovering even more of a connection between our digestive tract and our overall health. Commonly referred to as “gut health”, the gut microbiota, which consist of trillions…
By Dr. William Davis, Wheat Belly Blog The New York Times ran a silly piece entitled The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten by journalist Moises Velasquez-Manoff, yet another defense of the “eat more healthy whole grain” status quo. I enjoy reading most pieces from the…
By Jake Anderson According to a new study, the effects of sugary soft drinks are considerably worse than previously thought: they are directly responsible for 184,000 deaths every year. It is the first comprehensive study of the effects of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on human health, and…
