•In a group of overweight, previously sedentary school-age children who engaged in a 3 month study that included 40 minutes of vigorous physical activity after each school day – intelligence scores increased an average of 3.8 points with measurable improvements in math skills and enhanced activities in areas of the brain involved with complex thinking […]
The wicked ways of trans fats have struck again! Based on a provocative new report involving over 12,000 European adults followed over a 6 year period of time, scientists concluded that those consuming the most trans fats were nearly 50 %!! more likely to develop depression vs. those who did not consume this man-made fat. […]
Another sound approach to living a longer life is to include an abundance of plant foods containing alpha-carotene. In a study of 15,318 adults followed over a 14 year period, the risk of death from heart disease, cancer and all other causes was 39 percent lower for those with the highest blood levels of alpha-carotene […]
Dietary fiber scored another health victory when researchers at the National Cancer Institute determined that it may reduce the risk of death from any cause. Past scientific triumphs of this indigestible component of plant foods include: less diabetes, less gastrointestinal disease, less obesity, less inflammation and lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. This study included […]
In a landmark report that comprised the “world’s largest diet study” – researchers concluded that the most effective dietary regimen for preventing and treating obesity is one that is relatively high in lean protein (25% of calories) and low in its glycemic response. (Glycemic response refers to how high and how fast the carbs you […]
Shrimp, clams, oysters, scallops and lobster offer a delectable and super-healthy alternative to meat proteins that are low in calories and have hardly any bad fat. Shellfish are brimming with nourishment too including B vitamins, vitamin D, and those awesome omega 3 fats. They are rich in an array of important minerals and provide more […]
In a study that included 479 school age children followed for 30 months, those with the lowest vitamin D levels at the beginning of the study gained weight more rapidly and accumulated dramatically more belly fat (the most dangerous type) than the children with a normal vitamin D status. ( American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November, […]
Sugary beverages continue to rear their ugly heads on the chronic disease front. Aside from smoking, consuming sugary beverages tops my list of unhealthy habits. Soda has zero nutritional value and has repeatedly been linked to great harm. In a new report that analyzed data from 11 previous studies, researchers concluded that drinking one or […]
When you make your salad at dinner (which is something you should do every night!), go ahead and make one for your lunch the next day. I can tell you from lots of personal experience – this is a huge time saver. It also builds in a habit that is guaranteed to improve your health […]
Like other shellfish, shrimp offers a delectable and highly nutritious alternative to meat proteins. Shrimp is low in calories and saturated fats and brimming with nourishment including B vitamins, vitamin D and a very respectable dose of omega 3 fats. They are rich in an array of important minerals including zinc, selenium, copper, iron and […]
If you enjoy carrots, celery, bell peppers, olive oil and rosemary, you would be wise to include them in your diet more often. These already great-for-you foods are uniquely high in the plant compound luteolin. In a new laboratory study, this plant chemical proved to be very effective at quieting the damaging brain inflammation […]
Appetite control is the Holy Grail for weight control. Here are 3 simple and delicious ways to help you eat less. Dig the Power of Protein Protein is nature’s diet pill – providing longer lasting appetite suppression than either fats or carbs. Include some healthy (lean) protein at every meal. The right dose( around 12+ […]
