Herbs and Spices Do More Than Add Flavor
One of the key features of the Mediterranean diet is that the food is flavored with lot of herbs and spices including basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cloves, coriander, …
Tag: Brain health
What You Gain When You Leave the SAD
As you make progress towards ditching the Standard American Diet and embrace a more healthful one like the Mediterranean diet, you will also reap numerous health benefits. This is …
New Year’s/New Life Resolution
We are now officially into 2022 and we remain hopeful that this new year will be better than the last one, that we can put COVID in the rear …
It’s Not How Much Fat You Eat, but Where It Comes From
Healthy fats are necessary for energy and the proper functioning of our bodies, with omega-3 fatty acids being essential fats that our body can’t make and must get from …
Heart-Healthy Eating Lifestyle
The American Heart Association has published a “2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health” this week in their journal Circulation. This guidance focuses on the role that nutrition plays in …
Melatonin-Rich Foods to Help Your Circadian Rhythm
Your circadian rhythm is your body’s 24-hour sleep/wake cycle that responds primarily to light and dark. In the evening, the pineal gland in your brain produces more melatonin, which …
Make Room for Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used for over a thousand years for food and medicinal purposes. They are flavorful and “meaty” while also being highly nutritious and beneficial to your health. …
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 …
Immune Boosting Bell Peppers
As fall arrives and we begin to spend more time indoors, it becomes even more important for us to strengthen our immune systems. Not only are we getting less …
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, …
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 …
Healthy Fats for Your Brain
Your brain is almost 60% fat, and it needs fat to function properly. What’s important is to make sure you’re getting the right types of fat, especially essential fatty …