With so much information out there, how can you really know what truly constitutes the healthiest diet? Is there one way of eating that is healthier than the rest? Thanks to tens of thousands of published scientific studies, we’re now able to highlight two rules that characterize the world’s healthiest diet. Eating unprocessed or minimally processed, […]
Want to dramatically lower your risk of dying from a cardiac event? Get fit! Movement is remarkably good for the heart. Following a recent study,* scientists concluded that fitness appears to slash the risk of cardiac death. For the evaluation, scientists carefully measured the fitness of over 55,000 Americans and followed their health status onward for up to 14 years. […]
White potatoes have been a delicious staple in the American diet for centuries, but it’s no secret that this starchy tuber is a very high-glycemic food and spikes blood sugar levels. (High glycemic foods can lead to insulin resistance, which you can read about here.) The great news is this: You can prepare white potatoes in a […]
1. Dark chocolate is a highly concentrated source of exceedingly potent antioxidants called flavanols and ranks as one of the most potent of all antioxidant foods. 2. As treats go, dark chocolate is a surprisingly good source of fiber. In fact, if you choose the right dark chocolate, for every gram of sugar in your “healthy” dark […]
Scientist recently proved that incorporating “acceptance-based” skills (ABT) into how we approach weight loss could significantly boost success. Here are the key directives of ABT: Base your weight loss goals on your personal values. Meaning, hitch your desire to lose weight to the things in life that matter most and give your life meaning. For […]
For ages now, we have all heard that breakfast is the number one ingredient in the recipe for an energized, productive day. When it comes to your weight, it is doubly true. A solid body of science affirms that people who eat breakfast regularly are leaner than those that don’t and much less apt to […]
Want a nifty way to boost your memory for something you’ve just learned? Exercise four hours later. In an intriguing new study scientists were able to show that exercise four hours after learning new material significantly improved retention and memory consolidation. For this study scientist had 72 study subjects learn a series of picture-location […]
If you want the healthy diet changes you make to really stick, I have some great news. According to nifty, new research your “approach” makes all the difference. The key is a positive focus. Meaning, what works best is incorporating healthy foods you truly enjoy versus ditching your favorites or forcing yourself to eat foods […]
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Fiber’s reputation as a nutritional hero just got even sexier. In fact, fiber may be the real fountain of youth. That was the upshot of a new Australian study that followed the diets and health statuses of over 1,600 adults for a ten-year period. At the beginning of the study all of the study subjects […]
At the end of the day, I think everyone deserves the comfort and pleasure of eating a wholesome, home-cooked meal with loved ones can provide. With the business of my often hectic work day behind me, I cherish sitting down at the dinner table with my family to enjoy a meal that is nutritious, […]
If you want a quick and simple way to eat less, just say no to ear buds, music and TV while eating. In an intriguing set of experiments researchers at Brigham Young University were able to show that when we can hear the sounds created as we bite, chew, crunch, and munch on our foods, […]
