Food for the Eyes
We all know that when a meal looks appealing, we enjoy it that much more. What we probably don’t think about very much, though, is how important what we …
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Superfood! Chia Seeds
Tiny, but mighty, chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse. They’ve been used by the Aztecs and Mayans since as far back as 3500 B.C. and the word “chia” in …
Have a Cup of Coffee!
One of the latest studies on the benefits of drinking coffee comes from the Baylor College of Medicine and is focused on its effect on the gut microbiome. They …
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 …
Vitamin C – Why You Need It
With cold and flu season around the corner, it’s important to strengthen your immune system and build up your resistance. One of the most well-known ways to do this …
Superfood! Turmeric
You’re probably familiar with the bright yellow spice used in curry and a lot of Indian foods, but you may not be aware of the amazing health benefits it …
Feed Your Brain
We normally think of food as nutrition for our bodies, without giving much thought to our brains. The truth is that what you eat has a huge impact on …
Whether Diet or Regular, Soft Drinks Liked to Early Death
After studying almost half a million people over 16 years, the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that those who drank two or more glasses of soda per …
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 …
Superfood! Walnuts
Contain the highest level of antioxidants of all nuts Contain the highest amount of Omega-3 than any other nut One of the best foods to help prevent inflammation Helps …
Eat Your Broccoli!
We’ve always known that broccoli was a superfood; now its star power has just increased. New research from Dr. Pier Paolo Pandolfi at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Cancer …
Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects as many as 50% of US adults. Untreated, it can lead to heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, heart attack or even …