Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Shyla Cadogan, RD All foods contain calories, which are units of energy. This means that all foods provide energy. However, they all do it in different ways, and some are more sustainable than others. You might perk up after your coffee and glazed donut…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Over 12 percent of Americans are expected to develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Hypothyroidism is the most common condition and is characterized by the inability of your body to make sufficient thyroid hormones. These days, social media and online…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Papaya is more than just a delicious treat, especially when served cold and juicy in its ripeness. It also provides a wealth of benefits against wounds, skin damage and gut problems, to name a few of its precious therapeutic effects lauded…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD The occasionally gurgling stomach, diarrhea, or constipation is bound to happen. You eat a certain meal that doesn’t agree with your body, but eventually, your body recovers. When this happens every week or maybe even every few days, however, it can…
By Study Finds A popular artificial sweetener could be contributing to learning and memory deficits. Aspartame is a common sugar substitute in various foods and beverages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has previously stated that it’s safe for consumption within certain limits, but recent…
By GreenMedInfo Honey and milk are two foods that are produced solely for the purpose of nourishment, but not all honeys are the same. Check out Sayer’s in-depth analysis of manuka’s common uses, and why the one we carry at the Consumer Wellness Store is…
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…
