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.
Carbs 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 MoreGiving up soda is a big change for a lot of people. Even cutting back from let’s say three sodas to one a day, can be life-altering and very beneficial to your health. For some people the changes are a bit less drastic and mean switching from regular to diet soda.
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 MoreWho's eating the same thing every day? Raise your hands. Some experts say it's important to change up what you eat. But is this the full truth? We explore.
Read MoreGrapefruit juice is the morning rival to orange juice. It's packed with potassium, Vitamin A and C, it's a healthy choice among other citrus morning beverages. Grapefruit technically isn't a negative-calorie food, but it's still fairly low in calories, delivering only 74 calories per cup. Grapefruit contains naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits, which triggers the liver to break down fat.
Read MoreFood labels are extremely important to our health. They keep us informed and help with managing what we intake. As an increasing amount of evidence is made available regarding the effect of processed foods (which require food labels), it's important to understand how to read one and what ingredients to look for.
Read MoreWe eat because we need to survive. Food gives our bodies the fuel that it needs to maintain energy. While energy is the primary reason us humans eat, many people have adapted to eating for other reasons as well.
Read MoreMany people complain that they don’t have time to eat well. Queue, juicing. Juicing helps people get lots of fruit and veggie nutrients all at once, with little to no effort – perfect for the soccer mom or corporate warrior who lacks time.
Read MoreAn estimated 70% of known causes of cancer are lifestyle related and avoidable. That's a pretty staggering number. The truth is if you lead a healthy lifestyle, the odds of you getting cancer are very low.
Read MoreIt is estimated that almost 53 million people in the United States have some form of arthritis. There are lifestyle changes and factors that can help or exaggerate symptoms of arthritic conditions. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWe all want to stay health conscious and stray away from foods that maybe aren’t that great for us. With parties, barbeques and events all summer, our minds automatically shift to burgers – however we might want to limit the amount of burgers we put on our plates.
Read MoreDespite not always being the easiest, most of us have tried eating our Chinese takeout with chopsticks. Even while stumbling over our own ineptness, the experience is always fun and eating feels a bit more exotic in our dining rooms.
Read MoreMany people have jumped on the hot water with lemon first thing in the morning bandwagon but a new drink is proving to be even better to add to your daily routine. Enter magnesium water. You'll want to try this.
Read MoreThis summer, embrace your grill. Grilling is a great way to eat healthy but still have delicious and flavorful food. Here's our tips for the best grilled food and avoiding grilling hazards.
Read MoreWhat if you never had to use bronzer again? What if we told you all you needed was to modify what you ate? With so many great products out there, it is easy to forget that the food we put into our bodies is still the best way to get great skin. Now that summer is upon us, that healthy glow is what we are looking for.
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.
Read MoreSomehow from one study, widespread public opinion deems that soy or something else is absolutely "terrible" for us. But the truth is, there are a million and one nuances inside statements like these. Here are 5 food myths we're going to debunk.
Read MoreA new field study has revealed new evidence that genetically modified crops can have diminishing success at fighting off insect pests. We explore.
Read MoreAre you unnecessarily avoiding milk because you have lactose intolerance? If you are, you do not need to avoid milk and milk products as long as you understand the amounts and types of dairy foods that can be a part of your daily diet.
Read MoreBelly fat (aka visceral fat) is serious business. A big waistline puts you at increased risk for many health problems including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Here are ways to lose it for good this time.
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