Keto Diet May Not Be Worth the Risk
One of the common weight loss diets followed by many people is the ketogenic “keto” diet, which is very low in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fat. This …
Category: LIFE STYLE
Eat Plant-Based Now to Avoid Heart Disease Later
Young adults usually don’t think about how what they’re eating now will affect them later on, and taste or convenience are probably the main factors affecting their food choices. …
Children’s Diets Continue to Get Worse
A new study has been published in the journal JAMA showing that consumption of ultra-processed foods by children aged 2 – 19 has continued to increase in the US and has …
Flanonoids Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline
Flavonoids are antioxidants in plant foods that help prevent cell damage from free radicals throughout your body. They help prevent inflammation that can lead to chronic illnesses like cancer, …
Your Risk of Heart Disease Increases When You Eat Red and Processed Meats
In case you needed more incentive to stop eating meat, a new study from the University of Oxford has been published showing that for every 50 grams (1.75 ounces) …
Anti-Cancer Eating
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and …
Fight Inflammation with What You Eat and Don’t Eat
Inflammation is a natural reaction by your body to protect it and help it heal. When you have a sudden injury, illness, or infection, your immune system is triggered …
An Amazonian Tribe Provides Clues for Slowing Down Brain Aging
There is an indigenous tribe in the Bolivian Amazon call the Tsimane whose lifestyle appears to contribute not only to healthy hearts but also healthier brains that age much …
The Western Diet is Bad for Your Gut and Health
Many studies have shown that the Western diet is associated with a higher risk of obesity, cancer and heart problems. A new study from the Washington University School of …
Eating in the Blue Zone
You may have heard of “Blue Zones”, a term coined by author Dan Buettner to refer to five regions of the world where people live much longer and reach …
Live Long and Spicy!
Research just released by the American Heart Association has found that people who eat chili peppers regularly are likely to live longer. They have a 25% reduced risk of …
Don’t Diet, Eat Mindfully
Every day there seems to be a new diet that claims to make you lose weight, build energy, or reach some other goal. Some of the diets focus on …