Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
Dr. Victor Marchione Clove is a spice that’s often relegated to the spice rack for the majority of the year. Pulled out at Christmas time, the spice is added to cakes and cookies. But clove could be a delicious addition to many of your weekly…
By Heather Callaghan Bernando LaPallo is a well-known supercentenarian who turned 113 this year – but only looks as though he could just barely start the retirement process. Retire, he won’t – even though he has vibrantly lived since 1901. He writes books and speaks…
by Paul A. Philips The body’s blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45. The body has homeostatic regulatory mechanisms to keep it within this range or otherwise death would result. Food when eaten and absorbed can influence the body’s blood pH and affect health. Healthy…
By Heather Callaghan Each day a person gets about three opportunities to up their nutrition in order to sustain them for that day and carry them through to the next. Some of us, for various reasons, cannot overhaul our food lifestyles overnight. Sometimes the availability…
by Jeff Roberts Obesity has become a massive issue in the United States. How big of an issue you ask? It’s reported that 1 out of 3 Americans today are obese. That’s a statistic that can’t be ignored much longer. In her article, Americans Are…
By Alanna Ketler Unfortunately the typical American diet consists largely of toxic and acid-forming foods like refined grains, processed sugars, artificial sweeteners, pasteurized juices, fried foods, meat and dairy – the list goes on. Combine all of this food with a lack of sleep, stress…
by Joe Martino Strong bones are important, especially as we get into old age and want to avoid breaking bones as they can be very tough to heal in the later stages of life. Not to mention having strong bones will increase overall quality of…
By Heather Callaghan Belgium’s new Health Minister, Maggie De Block is just shy of 300 pounds. This has prompted people to ask, “Would you accept health advice from someone who is morbidly obese?” Chances are, it would shake your confidence a bit. But the point…
by Linda Milo Ohr Snacking in between meals because you’re too hungry to wait. Eating more than you should at a meal because you just don’t feel full. We have all been there. Satiety is the feeling of fullness after or between meals, and it…
Fruit and vegetables have been identified as a vital key to mental well-being. A University of Queensland study suggests eating eight or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day not only leads to better physical health but improves mental well-being. The study, by health…
by Natural Blaze It’s true that there seems to be a superfood of the week … almost every week. But do all of them offer the benefits that proponents claim? Could some of them even be a risk to your health? We came across the…
The arsenic content is high in some rice-based products for people with celiac disease. Credit: Sandra Munera-UMH Rice is one of the few cereal grains consumed by people with celiac disease, as it does not contain gluten. However, it can have high concentrations of a toxic…
Natural Blaze For people with metabolic syndrome, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts may help reverse the condition, indicate findings from a clinical trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). About 25% of adults around the world have metabolic syndrome….
By Heather Callaghan Do you know what an amazing healing food homemade sauerkraut is? According to Dr. Smith’s website, it is the number one probiotic – loaded with the highest amounts of healthy bacteria ready to rescue the gut flora. Gut flora – an important…
It might not be obvious on the scales, but healthy eating and increased physical activity from walking during pregnancy is directly associated with a range of improved outcomes at birth, according to researchers from the University of Adelaide. Results of the world’s biggest study of…
by Dr. Richard Foxx I truly believe that your life is made longer or shorter by the decisions you make in the grocery store. Selecting healthy foods can stave off sickness and keep you healthy, while unhealthy selections can cause years of pain and push…
by Jeff Roberts Maya suffered with a severe form of eczema since she was a young baby. At the age of one, red, flaky skin broke out all over Maya’s body forcing her mother to resort to the conventional doctor-recommended treatment for eczema: steroid cream….
by Ali Washington There are about a million diets out there, each one promising to help you create the body of your dreams. Along with those diets there are countless theories on ideal micronutrient ratios, optimal calorie consumption, which foods are designed to create human…
by Alanna Ketler There is no question about it, breakfast is the most important meal of the day; when you wake up chances are that you have not eaten for at least 8 hours if not way longer. Breakfast literally means, to break fast. You…
by Jeff Roberts As a kid growing up in a lower-middle class family in northern Canada, the idea of eating leafy green vegetables such as kale would have likely grossed me out. Meat and grains constituted the majority of our family meals, and I trusted…
