Why Exercise is the Perfect Antidote for Midlife Weight Gain
Midlife weight gain is one of the most predictable and unhealthy accompaniments of aging with most people gaining at least a pound or two a year. Unfortunately midlife comes with a convergence of many...
View ArticleRefined Carbs Linked to Depression
The Great White Hazards strike again, this time on the mood front. In a new analysis that followed the dietary habits of over 70,000 post-menopausal women for several years, those who consumed diets...
View ArticleEven Moderate, Brief Stress Can Sabotage Healthy Eating
In a provocative new study designed to investigate how short periods of moderate stress affect dietary choices, the consensus was clear–even a little stress can trip us up. For this laboratory-based...
View ArticleWhy You Should Eat More Beans
I consider beans the most underutilized and underappreciated superfood. Here are 8 compelling reasons to include them in your diet every day. Beans have megawatt nutritional power. They provide a...
View ArticleTurn Up the Heat for a Longer Life
If you enjoy eating spicy foods, you will be pleased to hear that this palate preference may also lengthen your life. In a new study that followed the health and diets of over 450,000 Asian study...
View Article4 Tips to Help You Indulge in White Potatoes Without the Guilt
Normally, white potatoes are on my list of forbidden foods because of their high glycemic response (which means they send your glucose levels up high and fast because of their rapid and easy...
View ArticleLive Longer and Healthier on Purpose
Living a life with a strong sense of purpose can add years to your life and life to your years. That was the uplifting conclusion from a new review study that included 10 formerly published studies...
View ArticleSunlight and Health
Although lifelong exposure to the sun’s UV rays is a known risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancers, it is important to balance this with the fact that regular prudent, “safe” sun exposure also has...
View ArticleWhy Your Brain Loves These 5 Foods
Diet has a profound impact on the structure, function, and health of our brains. Here are 5 foods your brain loves and why. Salmon: Salmon, particularly wild salmon, is arguably the highest quality...
View ArticleHot for Appetite Control
Hot foods like chili peppers have been shown to help us eat less, and scientist have just uncovered a big clue as to how. Apparently capsaicin, the compound in hot peppers that gives them their spicy...
View ArticleThe Essential Ingredient for Weight Loss
Lowering blood insulin levels is essential for weight loss and lasting weight control. Here are the four things that you can do to lower it: Reduce Your Intake of the Great White Hazards. This includes...
View ArticleDid You Know?
Kiwis are one of the most nutritious of all fruits. One kiwi provides an entire days worth of vitamin C along with a nice dose of fiber, potassium, folate, and antioxidant phytochemicals .
View ArticleWater for Weight Loss
Want a simple, quick, dirt cheap, and totally healthy way to improve your weight control? Drink a big glass of water 30 minutes before your meals. This was the encouraging conclusion from a new...
View ArticlePoor Sleep Dramatically Boosts Risk for Colds
Good sleep is known to be integral to healthy immune function. And according to an eye-opening new study, poor sleep may dramatically boost your risk for catching a cold. For this study, investigators...
View ArticleGo Peanuts!
Like true nuts, peanuts (which are actually legumes) can rightfully claim superstar food status. In a new report that followed the diets and health status over a five to twelve year period of more than...
View ArticleThe “Secret” Salad Benefits
You likely already know that salads are an exceptionally nutritious, low calorie dish or meal. But here are three additional, fabulous salad benefits that I bet you are not aware of. Salads are...
View ArticleThe Best Fruits and Veggies for Weight Control
Thanks to a new study from Harvard-based scientists, we have some promising new evidence that certain fruits and veggies are better than others for our waistlines. For this study, researchers monitored...
View ArticleA Delicious Diet May Slash Breast Cancer Risk
In an uplifting new report, scientist concluded that a Mediterranean diet high in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) may offer robust protection from breast cancer. For this five year clinical trial, a...
View Article5 Canned Foods to Always Have on Hand
Canned foods are convenient, economical, and in some cases even healthier than their fresh counterparts. Hare are five superstars I hope you are regularly taking advantage of! Beans (any variety)...
View ArticleLow Vitamin D Linked to Profound Loss of Brain Power
According to a provocative report in JAMA Neurology, low vitamin D levels in the elderly may have dire consequences for intellectual function. For this evaluation researchers monitored the cognitive...
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