Developing countries can address food insecurity with tiny fish
We've previously written about the health benefits of eating sardines, but thanks to the work of nutrition specialist Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted, the potential of these tiny fish (along with anchovies) will be unlocked to improve the overall health and food security of impoverished communities in Read More...
Eating these 5 “sirtfoods” can support healthy aging
We recently published a story about how eating bitter melon can improve longevity. Remaining within the topic of healthy aging, today we bring you five more foods that can support your body and mind as you grow older. The common theme between these five foods is that they are sirtuin-activating Read More...
Three foods that may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
Most cases of diabetes are type 2, and their prevalence is rising. Seeking to address the spread of the disease, researchers from Harvard and the University of Cambridge identified three key food groups that could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Studying 9,754 people with type 2 diabetes, Read More...
Give your pasta dish a health boost with these alternative noodles
Eating a healthy diet and having noodles for dinner aren’t mutually exclusive. These days, there are many varieties of noodles that will fill you with nutrients rather than just carbs. As a nutritionist and wellness expert, Frances Largeman-Roth R.D. has tried all kinds of healthy noodles and Read More...
The seven ways vitamin C boosts your health
In the cold winter months, boosting our vitamin C intake is key to keeping our immune systems healthy and thriving. The delicious benefits of vitamin C rich foods such as oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach go far beyond fighting off the common cold. Here Read More...
Fend off high blood pressure with these 6 foods
Bad news: the number of deaths from high blood pressure is on the rise in America. Good news: in many cases, dietary changes alone are enough to solve the issue. If you’re looking for a natural way to lower your blood pressure, here are six essential foods that will help do the trick. Beet Read More...
Boost your immune system by adding these healing foods to your diet
While your immune system is naturally smart and resilient, it needs your help to stay that way. One of the most simple ways you can help your immune system is with what you eat. Many foods and herbs have properties that boost your body’s natural immune response, such as garlic. Yes, garlic has Read More...
Eating healthy benefits you AND the environment
The benefits of eating healthy are straightforward, but a recent thorough analysis of our food system and eating habits shows that having a healthy diet is also the best for our planet. The researchers assessed the health and environmental impacts of 15 foods common in western diets and found Read More...
Doctors are starting to prescribe recipes, not pills, to heal their patients
A well-managed, healthy diet is arguably the best medicine a person can give to themselves. The only problem is eating healthy isn’t as easy as popping a pill. For some, healthy foods simply aren’t available. And if they are, they aren’t affordable. That’s why a number of hospitals and Read More...