By Study Finds Researchers have uncovered a startling truth about global malnutrition: billions of people worldwide are not getting enough of several essential vitamins and minerals in their diets. This widespread “hidden hunger” affects more than two-thirds of the world’s population for some crucial nutrients,…
By Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not….
By Study Finds For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine has embraced the concept that food and medicine are deeply interconnected. Now, this ancient wisdom is experiencing a renaissance, reshaping how we think about nutrition, health, and wellness in the modern world. A new review…
By Study Finds Feeling constantly stressed out? Changing up your diet could help. New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole, plant-based foods, may contribute to lower levels of perceived stress and better mental well-being compared to a traditional Western diet high…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD There’s a weird misconception that food with flavor is unhealthy. We see it all the time in gym culture with the typical “bro meal” of bland chicken, rice, and broccoli. It’s a simple meal, but not the tastiest one available, unless…
By Study Finds Researchers have discovered an unexpected hero in the fight against high cholesterol: corn flour. A recent study conducted by Arizona State University scientists has revealed that a specific type of corn flour blend could be a game-changer for those struggling with elevated…
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…
