By GreenMedInfo Research Group As we age, maintaining cognitive function becomes an increasing concern. But what if a simple berry extract could help keep our minds sharp? New research suggests wild blueberry extract may offer cognitive benefits for healthy older adults. Introduction to Cognitive Aging…
By The Conscious Resistance On this episode of The Activation podcast, Derrick talks with Patrick Holford, the leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health and founder of both the Food for the Brain Foundation, and the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Patrick is the author of…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Dessert is delicious, so no wonder we find it hard to say no to a sweet treat! When you think dessert, the word “healthy” probably doesn’t come to mind. Most desserts are overwhelmingly filled with carbs that taste great but don’t…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD We all know and love broccoli but generally overlook another member of the Brassica family that deserves some time in the spotlight. Make some room for mustard greens, a peppery veggie that you should be eating more of — here’s why….
Authored by JoJo Novaes and Ben Lam via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Eating junk food is as pervasive in our current culture as eating naturally was in our not-so-long-ago past—and it shows. A systematic review published in The BMJ this year, involving 9.8 million…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Today, you hear a lot about the health benefits of juicing in the media, but it really isn’t all that special. If you compare not eating any fruits or vegetables at all to consuming them in a juiced form, it’s obviously…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group While health authorities focus on tracking infectious diseases, a more insidious threat lurks in our kitchens and on our plates. The Western diet, ubiquitous in American households, may be as dangerous as any viral outbreak. In the United States, the prevalence…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Iron deficiencies are pretty common, but many people don’t even know they have a nutritional problem. You won’t know unless you or your doctor suspects there’s an issue and conducts a test, but even if you find out you do have…
By Sayer Ji Whether you know it or or not, nuclear waste (cobalt-60) has been used for decades to make your food “safer.” There is a profound misunderstanding in the mass market today about the value of certified organic food. The question is not whether…
By Study Finds The Mediterranean diet has been a hit with doctors and dieters for years. Studies show that it’s one of the healthier diets around, especially for people with chronic health problems or those at risk for heart disease. But what about groups that…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD In the United States, people waste over 90 billion pounds of food every year, which equals out to about 145 billion meals. This is close to 40% of the food in the country. Now, if you’ve ever had to clean out all…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD We know that the food we eat has a major influence on our health. However, we also live in a world where there’s a lot of conflicting information about nutrition online — especially when it comes to the idea that there’s…
By GMI Reporter Butter has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine, which we now recognize as a deadly trans fat. More recently, butter has been shunned in favor of olive oil and canola oil….
By Study Finds Scientists have discovered a simple yet effective way to dramatically boost the nutritional value of blood oranges after harvest. By storing the fruit at specific cool temperatures, researchers in Florida were able to increase the levels of health-promoting compounds called anthocyanins by…
By Sayer Ji We all want to live a long life, but did you know eating these simple foods has been proven scientifically to prevent and in some cases reverse the #1 cause of death in the modern world? At present, atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group For those living with prediabetes, the search for effective, natural ways to manage glucose levels is an ongoing journey. A recent study has shed light on a promising ally in this quest: the humble cinnamon spice. Prediabetes, a condition characterized by…
By Study Finds In a world where many of us spend hours glued to our desks, a new study brings a ray of hope — and it comes in your morning coffee. Researchers have found that drinking coffee may help counteract the increased risk of…
By Study Finds Scientists have long known that broccoli packs a powerful nutritional punch, but new research is shedding light on exactly how this humble vegetable produces its cancer-fighting compounds. A team of researchers in China has sequenced the genome of broccoli at an unprecedented…
By Samuel J. White, York St John University and Philippe B. Wilson, York St John University In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD As summer heats up, you might be looking forward to eating your favorite summertime foods. Summer boasts tons of delicious in-season foods that all offer various amounts of nutrition, but cherries are at the top of the list. Not only are…
