Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
Fruits raised levels of hormone involved in regulating blood sugar, fat A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Breast cancer risk rises in…
The nutritional value of food and drinks advertised on children’s television programs is worse than food shown in ads during general air time, according to University of Illinois at Chicago researchers. The study is published in the December issue of the journal Childhood Obesity. Using…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Inflammation isn’t all bad. Inflammation is the way your immune system responds to an injury perpetrated against your cells, whether it’s a blow to your body or an infection in your blood. Inflammation signals the release of leukocytes—white blood cells that…
By John Summerly Practiced for thousands of years by cultures around the world –detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from disease…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your heart is probably the most important organ in your body. Five quarts of blood flows through it every minute. By the end of a day, your heart has pumped almost 2,000 gallons of blood and your heart muscle will have…
by Dr. Victor Marchione As far as diets go, a protein-based one may not be a bad idea. Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine have discovered that a high protein diet helps to shut down a key system in the body…
The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The finding is based on the most comprehensive examination to date comparing prices of healthy foods and diet patterns vs….
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The new thing in fitness certainly has to be CrossFit. The craze has literally swept around North America and now there are studios, classes, and competitions for CrossFit. Although I have never participated in a CrossFit class, I certainly have seen…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Heart palpitations can be distressing to say the least. They can make you feel like your heart is racing or pounding so hard, that you think it’s about to jump out of your chest. These sensations may be felt in your…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your body needs to be balanced as far as its acid/alkaline ratio goes. This is very important for your good health. Balancing your pH levels can really set you on a path for robust health and a long, productive life. Potential…
by Sayer Ji We don’t think of sesame seed paste as a ‘life saver,’ but new research shows it is capable of reducing blood markers of cardiovascular disease risk by 39% within only six weeks. Sadly, in the Western world, when the average Joe thinks…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Vegetable oils have been championed for their beneficial effects. These oils, such as canola, olive, or safflower, are said to be foods that lower cholesterol, helping to reduce the risk for heart disease. This is in contrast to saturated fats like…
By Mae Chan Wheatgrass and wheatgrass juice are excellent ways to get dark greens in the diet. Pound for pound, wheatgrass is more than twenty times denser in nutrients than other choice vegetables. Nutritionally, wheatgrass is a complete food that contains 98 of the 102…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Phosphates in food are an all too common occurrence these days. Phosphates, usually labelled under the generic term sodium phosphate, are added to food for a variety of reasons. Phosphates in food are used as texturizers to change the look or…
By Natasha Longo When it comes to healthy edible oils, mainstream nutritionists have been indoctrinated into a world of misinformation. Most so-called healthy vegetable oils that claim to be healthy may actually increase the risk of heart disease, contrary to the cholesterol-lowering claims on food…
By Dr. Victor Marchione Many people enjoy a snack before bed, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sure, many people advise not to eat anything after seven p.m. According to many nutritionists and medical professionals, leaving the stomach empty of food means that your body…
By Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I think the consensus is that weight loss is possible but the difficulty arises when you want to maintain the degree of weight loss you have experienced. Most research that has assessed weight loss strategies have shown that quite frequently, weight…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your gallbladder is a little sac located just under your liver. When your liver produces bile, it is stored in the gallbladder. This bile helps your body to digest fats. Normally, your gallbladder releases bile into the upper portion of the…
by Dr. Victor Marchione The health benefits of guava juice are impressive. Forget about apple and orange juice—it’s time to add a little guava juice to your diet. Guava juice is very high in vitamin C—the highest of all fruits, in fact. It’s estimated that…
By Victor Marchione, MD Depending on who you ask, the paleo diet is either beneficial or yet another diet trend to sell products to individuals looking to lose weight and improve their health. On the one hand, the paleo diet, (also known as the caveman…
