Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Hypertension is known as “the silent killer,” with 20 percent of Americans unaware that they have it. The good news is that it’s easy to check on your health using a blood pressure cuff from home, and there are many ways…
By John Anderer Troubling new research finds the majority of foods purchased by Americans (60%) contain any number of artificial additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, and coloring or flavoring agents. Even worse, these levels represent a 10-percent increase since 2001. The study makes a strong…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Fresh coconut water is a staple in many diets around the world, including those of India and other tropical countries. But it goes beyond being a refreshing, thirst-quenching drink. Here’s a rundown of its research-backed benefits, such as decreased blood glucose…
By Study Finds As eating and weight-loss fads come and go, one diet continues to show positive benefits for human health — the Mediterranean diet. Now, a new study on the brain reveals people sticking with this diet are protecting themselves from dementia. Researchers in…
By Elisha McFarland Few people are familiar with the term nightshades, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be contributing to their pain and inflammation. Nightshades belong to the Solanaceae family which includes over 2,000 species. They…
By Matt Higgins Millions of people consume artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. From diet sodas to candies, it’s hard to avoid the synthetic sugar substitute. But it might be time to avoid sodas and food containing artificial sweeteners. Numerous studies over the years identify…
By Shyla Cadogan Over the last few years, scientists are only now beginning to scratch the surface of understanding PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Referred to as “forever chemicals,” they seem to be in everything we use on a daily basis. Now, researchers from…
By Sayer Ji An important scientific review identifies 25 of the top foods and herbs which kill the cancer stem cells at the root cause of cancer malignancy. There are thousands of natural compounds that have been studied with demonstrable anti-cancer activity (check out over…
By Study Finds Is coffee good for you? Coffee lovers around the world who reach for their favorite morning brew probably aren’t thinking about the ways it improves their health. Most people are drinking coffee likely because of its ability to provide a much-needed energy…
By Elsa Lee Zinc is an important mineral used in your body to support the proper functioning of your immune system and metabolism. Other processes like cell growth, wound healing, and your senses of taste and smell also use zinc as a key element. Your…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Eat lingonberries — the new superfood with exceptional health benefits. Lingonberries, also known as partridgeberries, redberries or Alaskan lowbush cranberries, grow on an evergreen shrub in northern climates. These berries contain important polyphenols — anthocyanins, resveratrol and quercetin — vitamins —…
By John Anderer Olive oil is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, widely considered one of the healthiest approaches to eating. The health benefits of olive oil are hardly a secret, and most are attributable to its minor components such as polyphenols. Now, a new…
By Sayer Ji Known since ancient times as a “remedy for everything but death,” an increasingly vast body of scientific research reveals that it is indeed one of nature’s most potent and versatile healing agents. A few years ago, we wrote an article about nigella…
By Joe Vitiello We all get older. And achier. Living with joint pain is, well, a pain in the behind, or knees, or back, or – you get it. And though we’re stuck with the aging process, must we be stuck with the achy joints…
By Clio Rourke We all want to feel comfortable in our skin, and vitamins can help us with that. Fortunately, there are plenty of vitamin-enhanced skincare products on the market. But it’s also important to nourish your skin from the inside. With the right combination…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Who doesn’t love strawberries? And you don’t need any reason other than the pleasure of their sweetness to eat them every day. But according to researchers from Oklahoma State University, there’s lots more to strawberries than the flavor.[i] Their study was…
By Joe Vitiello We have the meats! Okay, we borrowed that from Arby’s, but seriously, we do have a whole lot of meat in this article, but not just any meat. How about the healthiest meats, according to nutrition experts? First, let’s clarify: what is…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Did you know that apple peels contain ursolic acid — a powerhouse in protecting your health? Ursolic acid (UA) contains triterpenes found in fruits, vegetables and plants with two of the most common ones being apple peels or rosemary leaves.[i] UA…
By Winston McDaniel If you’re looking to take your waistline down a few inches, drop some pounds and start the journey to looking (and feeling) better, your diet might have to change. When the sweet tooth rears its ugly head, reaching for a piece of…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Zinc is an essential mineral for your health, so be sure you have enough zinc to keep you safe and enjoy a long life Your body needs a variety of micronutrients and zinc is one of them. Zinc is anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory,…
