Food and Diet. Find daily health food tips and ideas from Dr. David Samadi. Discover healthy food for healthy living. Explore major food issues and debates related to health such as buying and cooking with organic food, genetically modified food (GMO versus Non-GMO), nutrition, dieting epidemic, obesity, disease prevention, best digestion foods.
Our bones are one of the most important components we are made of. They support our body allowing us to move in addition to protecting vital organs such as our brain and heart from injury.
Read MoreNever underestimate the nutritional power of beans. This rock star superfood stands tall in their ability to provide us with excellent sources of fiber, protein, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and folate
Read MoreHere are some reasons why salmon made so many trendy foods list for 2017 making it a superior seafood to indulge in
Read MoreTwo of the world's leading nutritional scientists believe we need to pretty much scrap everything and start over.
Read MoreAntioxidants prevent cancer associated cells from attacking healthy cells and can decrease cancer risk.
Read MoreA great way to get these into your diet are juices and smoothies. Of course nature is full of fruits and vegetables that have the power to detoxify, but some are definitely more powerful than others. Here are some great ingredients to use in your juices and smoothies to help with your daily detox:
Read MoreFruits not only protect the body from developing chronic disease, but fight inflammation, and combat feeling of decreased energy. Despite being knocked for their high sugar content, fruit add necessary dietary nutrients that can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and even some cancers.
Read MoreRed wine has long been thought to be good for heart health. Believe it or not, the alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and protecting against artery damage.
Read MoreSugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners are substances that can be used to sweeten foods and beverages in place of table sugar. Artificial sweeteners are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar therefore much smaller amounts can be used to achieve the same level of sweetness without adding little or no calories. That has been the goal of sugar substitutes to find that perfect stand-in without having to sacrifice taste and yet reduce calories that promote weight gain.
Read MoreNew study: Weight loss surgery cures half of patients with type-2 diabetes, for at least five years. Published in the Lancet journal. The trial involving 60 people found none of those with type 2 had been cured by medication and diet alone. The surgery improves symptoms both through weight loss and by changing the way the gut functions. Experts said the results were "remarkable" and that too few people were getting access to the surgery.
Read MoreThe most common causes of obesity include a lack of physical activity and eating an unhealthy diet. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are some of the leading causes of preventable death.
Read MoreIn case you’re reading this article in the middle of the night because you can’t fall asleep, you’ve got company. Globally, insomnia is the world’s most common sleep disorder with 30 % or 2.2 billion people who suffer frequently from it. When you have persistent sleep problems – at least 3 nights per week - with falling or staying asleep or both and you wake up feeling unrefreshed, this can have a negative impact on your ability to function during the day.
Read MoreHeart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. There are 720,000 deaths every year as a result of heart attacks. This month, we need to educate and push people to think about lifestyle changes and prevention when it comes to heart disease. There are many small changes you can make today to help your heart. I have a great mnemonic for you to help remember and please pass this along to your children. Try these 5 foods for keeping your ticker in tip top shape.
Read MoreIf you're prone to UTIs, you know how much this affects your daily life. Instead of resorting to more antibiotics, try these natural foods and juices to help flush out your system and stave off UTIs.
Read MoreA new survey shows that the majority of adults favor the ban on powdered alcohol because it raises concerns about underage drinking. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreA new study out of the University of Waterloo in Canada published in the journal Cancer Research, is giving us one more reason to love avocados. The team of Canadian researchers has found a lipid in avocados that fights acute myeloid leukemia, a rare type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
Read MoreCarbs in the summer? This doesn't seem right. Warm months are no place for hearty meals when we are trying to stay slim and fit into our bikinis, right? But if you think about it, the summer is when we are most active and expending the most energy.
Read MoreNuts are a healthy snack option to keep at your desk if you work at an office or throw in your bag if you're always on-the-go. Here's why.
Read MoreAmericans consume nearly 130 pounds of added sugars per person every year. This includes both sugar and high fructose corn syrup. These sugars lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease and can be found in sweetened.
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