Dutch scientists have given us yet another reason to enjoy an apple (or a pear) a day. In a study that followed over 20,000 adults for a 10-year period, those who consumed the most “white-fleshed” fruits and veggies were 52 percent less likely to have a stroke vs. those consuming the least. The specific fruits […]
Past studies have indicated that the allium family of vegetables, namely onions, garlics, shallots, and leeks, exhibit unique cancer-fighting properties. Thanks to a new study, their position as preventative agents for colon cancer just received a nice boost. For this study, scientists interviewed 833 patients with colorectal cancer and 833 healthy subjects of the same […]
Lettuce Rejoice! Fruits and veggies have scored a resounding scientific victory on the mental well-being front. In one of the largest and best conducted studies to date, scientists observed a robust relationship between mental well-being/life satisfaction and fruit and vegetable consumption. For this study, researchers followed the dietary habits and mental well-being of over 45,000 UK adults […]
Over the past 20 years there has been a dramatic uptick in our intake of dietary fructose (largely from high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners) and 2 studies add to a large swath of others that our health may be taking a beating as a result. In the first evaluation, scientists determined that among […]
According to an assessment of America’s eating habits, consuming more potassium is something we definitely need to improve upon. (Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2011) This all-important essential mineral plays a fundamental role in nerve and muscle function, ph balance, and can counter the adverse effects of eating too much sodium. The typical American diet contains […]
For advocates and followers of low-carb/high protein diets, a provocative, report generating some of the first data on specifically how this diet pattern impacts vascular health, I hope will serve to douse any remaining Atkins’ enthusiasm once and for all. Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Aug 09), scientists found that […]
The right proteins are a powerful ally in your pursuit of optimal health and my standard advice for making the best protein choices just got a big boost on the healthy heart front. After following the diets of over 84,000 women for 26 years, Harvard investigators determined that eating red meat and full-fat dairy products […]
There are some superstar foods that I think are so extraordinarily healthy, I always have them on hand. Here are 5 of my favorites. Honestly, I stockpile these foods. Hemp Kernels (AKA shelled raw hemp seeds). I buy the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts brand from Costco. Frozen blueberries. I buy the large bags of wild […]
Did you know that combining certain foods can give you that much more nutritional bang for your efforts? It is deliciously true. Bringing them together provides a synergistic boost to your health. Here are some tasty and healthy dynamic duos: Tomatoes and olive oil Garlic and fish Tea and lemon Tomatoes and broccoli Turmeric and […]
There is now overwhelming evidence that diet has a profound influence on the risk of colon cancer and eating the right foods appears to be a simple way to safeguard your colon health. According to California researchers, brown rice, legumes, green vegetables, and dried fruit should regularly make their way onto your plate if you […]
In the scientific literature, processed meats repeatedly rear their notorious heads as powerful cancer promoters. Thanks to the researchers from Harvard’s School of Public Health, we have a large-scale review of how processed meats impact the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Investigators evaluated about 1,600 studies, including over a million study subjects and concluded that eating […]
In a heart warming study that provided more stunning evidence for the profound influence a healthy lifestyle can have on cardiac risk, Harvard researchers identified 4 factors we can count on to keep our tickers ticking. In this evaluation, scientist followed a whopping 81,722 women over a 26 year period of time. Study subjects who […]
