Harvard Offers 7 Ways to Snack Smarter
“I love to snack. I bet you do, too. Yet, some 60 percent of us are overweight including 30 percent who are actually obese. Another 10 percent has Type 2 diabetes, a preventable and ruinous disease...
View ArticleSurvey: The 7 Biggest Diet Trends in 2015
Tony:There are tons of blogs out there that dish about healthy eating—and 42 percent of nutrition experts say that that’s where many of us are getting our health info. But many of those experts also...
View ArticleHigh Fiber Foods – Infographic
I love this utterly simple infographic. Nice reminder of how good for us some of these good-tasting foods are. Don’t be a triskaidekaphobic! Wikipedia says, “Triskaidekaphobia (from Greek tris meaning...
View Article4 Health Benefits of Cashews
I am a big fan of both nuts and seeds. Check out the following posts to find out why “Nuts to you” is a good statement: Peanuts and Peanut Butter May be Key to Preventing Obesity Nuts Offer Great...
View ArticleMeat, high protein diet linked to heart failure in older women – AHA
I feel strongly that the mantra eat less; move more; live longer is worthwhile. It seems that the American Heart Association (AHA) has a particular focus on eating less meats. While not a vegetarian, I...
View ArticleHow avocados and nuts could boost intelligence – MNT
Here is some heartening news for folks worried about fats consumption. You may want to think about adding avocados, olive oil, and nuts to your grocery list, since a new study has suggested that the...
View ArticleWant to cut down on meat-eating? Here are alternatives from Tufts
If you are feeling uncomfortable with the amount of meat you are eating, but don’t want to short yourself on protein, here are some good alternative ideas from Tufts Medical Center. Photo by Valeria...
View ArticleThe Health Dangers of Ultraprocessed Foods – Tufts
A rapidly growing body of research is highlighting the dangers of the typical intake of ultraprocessed, packaged, convenience foods in the U.S., according to the Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter....
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