A recent study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum provides solid evidence that soda levies are beneficial in reducing sugary drink consumption. The study examines five U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, and Boulder, and finds a … [Read more...] about Soda taxes have a remarkable impact: sales plummet as prices rise in US cities
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The case for eating more broccoli sprouts
You probably already know that broccoli is a healthy vegetable that helps reduce inflammation, but what about broccoli sprouts? These sprouted broccoli seeds are a wonderful superfood for your brain. What makes them so healthy, and how you may incorporate them into your diet, is … [Read more...] about The case for eating more broccoli sprouts
Food as medicine: Fruit and vegetable prescriptions boost heart health
The ancient concept of "food as medicine" receives new legitimacy in a revolutionary study, reinforcing the age-old belief that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can perform wonders for heart health. In the midst of a diet-related disease epidemic that rivals smoking as the … [Read more...] about Food as medicine: Fruit and vegetable prescriptions boost heart health
3 expert-approved gut health “rules” you shouldn’t skip
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria unique to you, making gut health practices extremely personal. What works for one person may not work for another. "No two guts are the same," says board-certified internist Vincent Pedre, M.D., author of The GutSMART … [Read more...] about 3 expert-approved gut health “rules” you shouldn’t skip
Snack your stress away with these expert-recommended foods
Jess Cording, R.D., CDN, a registered dietitian, developed a taste for butter after her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "For some reason, one of the foods I really wanted to eat all the time was radishes cooked in butter," she told MindBodyGreen. "It was the most … [Read more...] about Snack your stress away with these expert-recommended foods