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 …
Tag: Obesity
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 …
Wrong Direction – More Ultra Processed Foods
A new study from the New York University School of Global Public Health has found that almost all segments of the US population have increased their consumption of ultra-processed …
Intermittent Fasting for Better Health
Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating, is the pattern of eating within a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours each day. It has been found to be …
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 …
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 …
Drink to Your Health!
What you drink throughout the day is just as important as what you eat and will affect your health either positively or negatively. If you’re drinking soda, sports drinks, …
Taking Soul Food Back to its Plant-Based Origin
February is Black History Month, celebrating the struggles and accomplishments of the African Diaspora. It’s also a time to highlight black culture, including art, music, and food. Soul food …
Feed Your Gut, Guard Your Health
Like a loyal guard dog, if you treat your gut well, it will protect you from harmful invaders. There are trillions of bacteria, some good and some bad, living …
Poor Diet is the Leading Cause of Poor Health in the US
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study on July 20th stating that “across all preventable risk factors for disease in the US, poor diet is now the …
More Fiber = Less Disease and Longer Life
Besides living longer and having a better quality of life, we know know that being without chronic disease improves our chances of surviving Covid-19. We also know that the …
Eating Less Meat is a Win Win Win!
As Covid-19 infections continue to soar, one of the areas hardest hit is the meatpacking industry. We are learning that workers in meat processing plants are particularly susceptible to …