Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Sara Tipton With a good portion of the country experiencing heat waves and more likely to come, it’s important to know how to stay cool, especially naturally. Eating is one of the most natural things and when we adjust our diet accordingly, we can…
By Matt Higgins Chili peppers are one of the most popular ingredients to add some kick to countless recipes. They’re red hot, spicy and add a definite zing. And did you know they’re actually a fruit? For all the culinary reasons we love chili peppers,…
By Study Finds Love grapes? You’ll love this study then. Snacking on grapes could potentially add up to five years to your life, research suggests. Scientists behind the study at Western New England University describe the results as “astonishing.” Grapes are rich in chemicals that…
By Meadow Clark The Whole Home Detox series is dedicated to removing the causes of chronic illness from our homes, one room at a time. Everywhere you look people are starting a new health program; perhaps they are embracing minimalism or trying to save money. They…
By Matt Higgins Those who have a higher risk of breast cancer should think about changing up their diet. Researchers collaborating with The North American Menopause Society found that diets high in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may help decrease the risk of breast cancer….
By Duane Mellor, Aston University and Ekavi Georgousopoulou, University of Canberra Every month there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which some claim could be better for your health than the Mediterranean diet….
By Study Finds Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and salmon could protect older women against a heart attack or stroke, a new study reveals. Specifically, researchers say potassium is an essential mineral that lowers blood pressure, especially among people who consume too much…
By Study Finds It’s no secret that drinking tea is good for you. Could it possibly be the healthiest drink in the world? Tea has been an integral part of traditional medicine for thousands of years and is revered as a cure-all in many Asian…
By John Anderer Exercise alone won’t compensate for a poor diet, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. Even if you spend all day and night in the gym or running laps, you’re still better off steering clear of fatty, processed foods. Researchers conclude…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira An avocado a day helps keep bad cholesterol away, a new study reveals. Researchers from Penn State have found that eating an avocado daily for six months decreased unhealthy cholesterol levels. The “healthy” fats in avocados also had no negative effect on…
By Study Finds Yo-yo dieting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, warns new research. The study conducted in rats suggests that dramatic swings in calories consumed have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health and metabolism. Scientists at Georgetown University say that their findings offer potential…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire For many people who go vegan, one of the hardest things to give up is cheese. Fortunately, thanks to the increasing popularity of veganism, food manufacturers have begun producing a greater variety of vegan cheeses – with some success…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Trying to avoid dementia? Go fish! That’s the takeaway from a recent study by scientists with the Fatty Acid Research Institute. Researchers say that people with high amounts of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s…
By Chris Melore Consuming too much fructose could lead to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study by researchers with the Endocrine Society. Although fructose is a natural sugar you’ll find in fruit, fruit juices, some vegetables, honey, and…
By David Clayton, Nottingham Trent University If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few years, you’ve probably come across these two words: intermittent fasting. From celebrities to fitness enthusiasts, intermittent fasting has many thousands of…
By Sayer Ji If ever there were a spice that puts existential fear into the bottom line of pharmaceutical companies, its turmeric. Here are a few thousand reasons why… Turmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today. Its medicinal properties and components…
By Laura Brown, Teesside University Raw food diets are a fairly recent trend, including raw veganism. The belief being that the less processed food is, the better. However, not all food is more nutritious when eaten raw. Indeed, some vegetables are actually more nutritious when…
By Study Finds Traditional Indian medicines can effectively treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Nottingham found that Ayurveda medicines, which are a common tool in South Asia, can help people with the condition maintain their blood sugar levels….
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 John Anderer A cup of joe each day can help keep the nephrologist away, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University. Scientists report drinking just one cup of coffee daily may reduce your risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in comparison to non-coffee drinkers….
