New ‘Portfolio Diet’ is the Silver Bullet for Health, Top U.S. Cardiologists Say – Here are the Foods You Should Invest In
The Mediterranean diet can take a back seat as the nation's preeminent organization dedicated to improving heart health endorses the lesser-known "portfolio diet." Like diversifying a stock portfolio with differing investments, the "portfolio diet" incorporates several healthy dietary patterns. The diet was invented by Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers and comprises a range of cholesterol-lowering foods. It is...
Nutritionists: Here Are the Worst Drinks for Your Health
Before you place an order at your local restaurant or coffee shop or hit the liquor store, think twice. You should be aware of sugar and additives lurking in your favorite drinks. Several nutritionists have considered which beverages to avoid if you want to put your health first. Read on for important health-focused and nutritional insights regarding many popular drinks today. Pre-workout...
Common UPF (Ultra-Processed Foods) That Are Killing Your Health
According to new research, some ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can deliver the same effect as drugs like alcohol and nicotine, with experts now recommending that many UPF products be labeled "addictive." An international analysis of 281 studies from 36 countries, published by The British Medical Journal (BMJ), found the way some people eat UPFs could "meet the criteria for diagnosis of...
The Best and Worst Food Choices Based on Your Zodiac Sign
File Edit View Insert Format Tools Table ParagraphDo you have a hankering for everything sweet or a craving for salty foods? Do some foods bring you down, while others lift your spirits? Well, you may just want to blame it on your zodiac sign. Here’s what the stars have to say about your best and worst food choices. Aquarius (January...
These Foods Will Lower & Control Your Blood Sugar
Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) can help people manage or lower their blood sugar levels. Examples include legumes, whole grains, nuts, non-starchy vegetables, some fruits, and lean proteins. For people with diabetes, beverages, and foods that the body absorbs slowly are often preferable because they don’t cause dips in blood sugar. Health professionals often refer to these as...
5 Ways to Tell if Your Whole Wheat Bread is an Imposter
There’s no denying it: Bread is delicious. And what could be more delicious, and indeed healthier, than whole-wheat bread? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just finding the nearest loaf of bread that boldly states “whole grain” or “whole wheat,” throwing it in your supermarket cart and skipping merrily down the pathway to health. There are a lot of misconceptions...
7 Reasons to Take 1 Tablespoon of Vinegar a Day
Vinegar has recently become the poster child of the alternative health community, and for once its health claims are well founded. You’d be hard pressed to browse through the archives of a health-related website or magazine and not come across something touting the body-nurturing benefits of apple cider vinegar, the natural cleaning powers of white vinegar, or the cholesterol-stabilizing...
These Ultra Processed Foods Are Harming Your Health
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), like sweetened breakfast cereals and pastries, are popular for a reason. They are accessible and convenient, and there's a sense of reliability and familiarity with them, says dietitian and founder of the Mindful Gut Amanda Sauceda. "You know exactly how that food will taste," Sauceda said. Unsurprisingly, almost 60% of an adult's daily calorie intake comes from...
8 High Protein Fruits — How to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet
Protein is crucial to a healthy diet; however, the stereotypical protein sources — including eggs, animal products, and meat — aren’t necessarily the only ways to enjoy eating protein daily. Plant-based protein is a great and increasingly popular way to eat your daily protein intake. In addition to high protein-rich vegetables, there are a handful of high-protein fruits you can...
Powerful Herbal Blends to Boost Metabolism
Keeping the metabolism revved in high gear is preferable for a variety of reasons. A healthy metabolism means the body is working efficiently to turn what you eat into a viable energy source. A faster metabolism of course means you will burn through calories quicker even when you are at rest and can therefore lose weight. Supercharging the metabolism can...
