Why the Mediterranean Diet
With the abundance of “diets” that you might read about, it can be head-spinning to figure out which one you should follow. A number of different studies, including one …
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Diet Report Card – Needs Improvements
A new study published in JAMA provides a report card on the American diet and shows that we have not learned our lessons very well. We’re still eating too …
Plant Protein vs Meat
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that eating plant or fish protein instead of red and processed meat is linked to an overall lower risk of …
I Can’t Afford to Eat Healthy?
One of the most common misconceptions about eating a nutritious diet is that it’s too expensive. The reality is that, with some pre-planning and a little more of your …
Eat healthier, and you’ll help save the planet, report says – CNN
In addition to all the new reports coming out every day about the health benefits of reducing meat consumption, this new report shows how we can help the planet …
I Am Worth It – Challenge #2
Go meatless at least one day per week. The benefits to being a vegetarian are many, including: Heart Health – if your diet consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, beans, whole …
What’s the Deal with Intermittent Fasting?
It’s very possible that you’ve heard or read about intermittent fasting and wondering if it’s just another fad. The idea behind it is that you restrict your eating during …
I Am Worth It – Challenge #1
If you’re in the habit of eating fast food regularly, we challenge you to go one week without it. With a little bit of pre-planning and a trip to …
Am I Worth It?
Ask yourself how important your health is and whether it’s worth the effort to do what you can to improve it and reduce your risk of illness. It’s a …
Poor Diet is a Killer
A recent study published in The Lancet determined that poor diet was responsible for 11 million preventable deaths globally in 2017, amounting to 22 percent of adult deaths. Around 10 …
To Carb or Not to Carb?
Many of us are totally confused when it comes to carbs, not knowing whether or not it’s ok to eat them. The truth is that you can’t just focus …
Diabetes – Targeting the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes is widespread and continuously growing, with over 100 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. With type 2 diabetes, the body is not able to produce …