Fruits are considered a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, new research suggests they may also help boost your mental health in the future. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, analyzed data based on the population of almost 14,000 people who participated in the Singapore Chinese Health Study, following […]
One of the most common of health complaints has to do with irregular bowel movements and poor digestion. In a world where processed foods and sugary foods are more available and widely consumed than ever, it’s no coincidence that our food intake has negatively impacted our digestive systems. But instead of taking harsh laxatives that […]
Growing up, we were taught that in order to ace a test or do well in school, we should start our day with a bowl of Wheaties and a glass of OJ or milk. Thankfully, we now know that those foods do not promote a healthy brain but instead contribute to inflammation. Gluten, refined grains, […]
We’ve heard it for years: Americans eat too much sugar. Even when we try to be good, hidden sugar can make its way into our diet, but we may want to be more careful about that. A study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Touro University has found that sugar […]
You may want to skip that fatty double cheeseburger and fries. Recent research suggests that just one junk food meal may trigger metabolic disease signals in your body. A study in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology found that a short period of overindulgence may trigger the beginnings of metabolic […]
Our society puts a lot of focus on eating for weight gain and loss. However, it seems that not enough emphasis is placed on eating to prevent disease. Cancer is one of the most feared diseases out there, because modern medicine has no cure or direct known cause. Though there are some speculations that toxins, […]
If you’re having trouble with digestion, poor health is not far behind. As Hippocrates is often quoted as saying more than 2,000 years ago, “All disease begins in the gut.” Your organs, blood, eyes, hair, bones, thoughts and feelings are literally built from the food you eat. Your ability to break down food to form […]
Health issues such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, anxiety, autism, and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be emotionally distressing not only for those affected, but also for their loved ones. The brain is the most complex part of the human body, and we are just now learning the role nutrition plays in the proper functioning […]
The rate of obesity in the United States alone is enough to scare most of us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than one third of American adults are obese — that’s approximately 78.6 million people. The economic toll of obesity is as troublesome as the problem itself. The CDC […]
My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain toast with some olive oil “butter” spread and a thin layer of peanut butter. Now I look back at these poor excuses for a meal and laugh! Little did I know […]
