Nutrition-related diseases run rampant in our communities today, as most Americans eat an excess of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 1 in 10 Americans eat enough fruit or vegetables. This Read More
5 Common Summer Diet Mistakes: Your Dos and Don’ts List to Maintain Health In this Season Home Health Library 5 Common Summer Diet Mistakes: Your Dos and Don’ts List to Maintain Health In this Season Summer brings long days, warm weather, and Read More
We know that a healthy diet is good for the heart, the arteries and almost every other organ in the body. Is it good for the brain too? As you’d expect, it is, in fact for “superior’ brain health. Our food choices Read More
IN a world where we’re surrounded by ready meals, takeaways and convenience foods, it can be a struggle to maintain a healthy diet. In fact, a government independent report found that more than half of our calories come from hyper-processed, often nutritionally Read More
Emily Laurence June 9, 2024 at 7:25 AM Assortment of cheese options Some foods are notorious “brain foods,” like salmon, leafy greens and berries. You can probably name a few foods on the other end of the spectrum too, known to be detrimental Read More
Lentils are a staple food in many cultures, and they are a powerhouse of plant protein, plus they are rich in fiber and other essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and potassium, says Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, a plant-based foods Read More
SHEDDING our layers for summer can bring renewed attention to our skin. Smooth, glowing skin is certainly the dream for when the sun peaks out, but the state of our complexion isn’t always within our control. Nutritionist Shona Wilkinson shared foods to Read More
Pomegranates can be the next brain food helping alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia Pomegranates can be the next brain food, according to a study conducted by the University of Copenhagen and the US National Institute of Ageing. The researchers say eating Read More
In a recent interview, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan shed light on her dietary preferences. She shared that she mostly sticks to home-cooked meals and avoids raw foods and gluten. The ‘no raw food’ diet involves food that is consumed cooked. Proponents claim Read More
A nutritional crisis can occur not only due to a lack of availability of suitable food but also due to a lack of proper consumption. In developed countries, in Europe and the U.S., there are significant challenges due to dietary habits that Read More