The foods we choose to eat can help tame (or flame) inflammation. “Foods labeled as ‘anti-inflammatory’ typically have natural chemical compounds that help the body avoid or fight inflammation,” says Priya Reddy, MD, a rheumatologist with Southwest Florida Rheumatology in Tampa Bay Read More
We all know that a diet packed with fruits and vegetables is healthy for our bodies. But sometimes, we also want to enjoy a bag of potato chips in front of the TV or treat ourselves to ice cream, pizza, or a Read More
Heart disease continues to top the charts as the leading cause of death in the United States. Since it’s so prevalent, it’s no wonder that many of us want to eat with our heart health in mind. In this heart-healthy meal plan, Read More
Is cheese a food you feel you need to cut out of your diet because you’re aiming to lose weight? Think again. Eating cheese can be such a delicious joy, and many varieties that are lower in calories and higher in protein Read More
Although there are some things we can’t control when it comes to our brain health, such as the fact that older age and being female top the risk factors for Alzheimer’s, it’s not all out of our hands. As Dr. Annie Fenn, Read More
Nutritionist Luke Coutinho urged restaurants and food delivery companies such as Swiggy and Zomato to deliver food in biodegradable non-plastic containers and thereby avoid using plastic. As a discussion ensued in the comments section of Luke’s post, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal responded Read More
The ever-so-popular Mediterranean diet was voted the #1 diet in 2024 by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets rankings for seven consecutive years—and for good reason. What makes the MedDiet so successful is that it’s truly a lifestyle that can Read More
4 Mins Read The German Nutrition Society has reassessed the impacts of plant-based foods and changed its official position on veganism, noting that it can be a ‘health-promoting’ diet. The body responsible for creating Germany’s dietary guidelines, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (DGE), Read More
You’re probably familiar with the Mediterranean diet, but have you ever heard of the Planetary Health Diet? Designed to provide healthy food for the 10 billion people who will inhabit the Earth by 2050, while limiting environmental impact, this diet, unveiled in Read More