By Mae Chan The timings of our meals affect our ability to lose weight so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said. Recent research has highlighted fundamental changes in our knowledge about the workings…
By Lisa Egan During the darker and colder months of fall and winter, it is tempting to hunker down in our warm homes with big blankets and comfort food. Who doesn’t want to cozy up with a big cup of hot tea, comfy slippers, and…
Op-Ed by Niamh Michail The rise of nutritionalism — focusing on nutrient content rather than the whole food — has created a ‘nutritional cacophony’ that leaves people confused. Today, the average individual faces a ‘nutritional cacophony’ when navigating food choices. He or she might feel…
By Phillip Schneider It’s no secret that kids in America don’t eat as many vegetables as they should. As non-processed fruit and vegetable intake have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and hypertension in adulthood, the importance of childhood vegetable consumption is becoming…
By April McCarthy The foods we eat play a significant role in our health. Scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, fermented dairy, vegetables and even coffee can help protect against health problems. Nutrition 2018 will feature the latest research into how adding certain foods to…
By Lucy Alvet There are more reasons to eat tomatoes than good taste. Tomatoes are packed with health-enhancing properties. Actually, consuming tomatoes can help improve your overall health. Besides, they can be prepared in a variety of dishes, as well as they can be eaten…
By Robert Beelman, Pennsylvania State University Mushrooms are often considered only for their culinary use because they are packed with flavor-enhancers and have gourmet appeal. That is probably why they are the second most popular pizza topping, next to pepperoni. In the past, food scientists…
By Michelle Goldstein It’s that time of year: flu season. Pharmacies are advertising their flu shots. Medical groups and physicians urge patients to get their vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone get vaccinated, including newborns, pregnant women, children and…
By Natasha Longo When it comes to recommendations on healthy food choices, the last reputable source is often public health. This usually stems from a lack of integrity and biased conclusions forced upon public officials by special interests. Our society’s bias against saturated fat and…
By Chris “Kikila” Perrin Flint, MI — Like any moment of catastrophe that flitters through the mainstream media, the Flint Water Crisis cannot be boiled down to a moment. With media focus on the disaster coming long after it began and waning before it comes to a conclusion,…
By Lizzie Bennett Okay, so you have a three-year food supply, bagged, wrapped, canned and stored. You have rotated your stock, and stored what you will actually eat. You have it covered right? Well maybe, maybe not. Do you know how many calories are in…
By Lizzie Bennett Although all vegetables are good for us some are more nutrient dense than others. As a general guide the more vibrant the colour the more packed with minerals and vitamins a vegetable is. Dark green ‘curly’ cabbage trumps light green every time….
By Lizzie Bennett Do a search for images of malnutrition on any search engine and you will most likely come up with pictures of wide-eyed, big-bellied babies from some part of the developing world. Rarely will you see a child from California, Sydney or London…
By April McCarthy No healthy diet is foolproof against cancer, but research suggests that more than any supplement or vitamin, getting certain nutrients through eating whole foods can help block tumors. In fact, diet may even play a greater role than weight management in breast…
By Michelle Goldstein Several doctors are beginning to speak out against the danger of vaccines. In her recently released bestselling book A Mind of Your Own, holistic, functional medicine trained psychiatrist Kelly Brogan explains why she opposes vaccinations. Brogan shares a fascinating example of how…
By Kelly Brogan, MD We are so saturated with information. With stimulus. With advice. With authoritative edicts on health. A chain of gurus have come before me seeking to guide patients into the light of wellness. People are blinded by it, however. They feel confused,…
By Tess Pennington Editor’s Note from SHTFplan.com: Though often touted as the only meal you need to store, MRE’s (Meals-Ready-To-Eat) have serious drawbacks as highlighted in Here’s What Happens When You Eat Nothing but MRE’s. To be sure, there is a time and place for pre-packaged…
By Dena Schmidt The results of a recent study are offering new hope that avoiding memory loss related to aging as well as Alzheimer’s disease could be as simple as eating more cucumbers. Many older adults resign themselves to memory loss as part of the aging…
By Dr. Ben Kim This fig-pecan energy bar recipe produces a batch of scrumptious bars that is rich in potassium, calcium, iron, fiber, and healthy protein. Think of this energy bar as one of the most mineral-rich healthy snacks that you can use to fuel…
By Michelle Goldstein We have the perfect storm for creating an environment that will continue to injure and destroy the health of our most precious gifts, our children. We live in America, which is the most highly vaccinated country on the planet. Vaccinations alone are…
