Superfood! Quinoa
Quinoa is an ancient, plant-based seed that has been cultivated in the Andes for 7000 years. It is a pseudo-cereal that cooks and eats like a grain but is …
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Lycopene is an Antioxidant Superstar
Enjoy a variety of red and pink fruits and vegetables this summer while loading up on the antioxidant lycopene. Antioxidants help your body get rid of free radicals which …
Ultra-processed Foods Increase Risk of Obesity
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paolo has shown that the more adolescents eat ultra-processed foods. the more likely they are to be obese. The …
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 …
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 …
A Nut to Lower Cholesterol
If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol, consider eating a serving of pecans every day. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, this can dramatically improve …
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 …
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) …
All Carbs are not the Same and Whole Grains are Good
New research has been published in the Journal of Nutrition finding that eating at least 3 servings a day of whole grains results in lower risk factors for heart disease when …
Superfood! Tomatoes
The tomato is a fruit that acts like a vegetable and is packed with nutrients and health benefits. It is versatile and can be eaten raw or cooked, offering …
Vegetarians Have Better Biomarkers
A new study released this week by the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) found that vegetarians have a healthier biomarker profile than meat eaters. The researchers measured 19 disease …