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.
'Gluten-free diet’ aka the new fad. Many people are trying to go gluten-free because they think it’s healthier, may treat their ‘sensitivity’ to gluten, or possibly even because it’s trendy. But unless you have been diagnosed with a condition in which gluten is clinically deemed as harmful, a gluten-free diet does not make much sense.
Read MoreMany people think a gluten-free diet may be just another fad diet. However, going gluten-free can have a number of health benefits for people suffering from either celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Read MoreEating right is a fundamental part of maintaining healthy skin. In many ways your skins health is a reflection of your own personal health.
Read MoreThese days, detox diets seem to be all the rage. However, there are certain ways to approach it. When it comes to any detox or body cleanse, here's what you need to know.
Read MoreMay is Celiac Awareness Month. More and more people are finding they need to adopt a gluten-free diet. Our in-house nutritionist explores how to eat gluten-free when you're away from home, whether eating out or at a friend's house.
Read MoreWe're all looking for a boost, in our metabolism that is. Here are 8 ways to try this week.
Read MoreA new study at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggest that there are certain foods that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. The researchers developed a diet program called the MIND diet. They said it may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 53 percent.
Read MoreThere has been so much about coffee in the news these past few months. A number of significant studies have look at its effects on reducing everything from heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreDo you work a steady 9 to 5 job? Yes? … Then you know that the three-o’clock slump is a very real thing. For those of you not familiar with the term, the 3 p.m. slump is the energy crash, and mental fogginess you feel a few hours before the end of the work day.
Read MoreEating healthy can be tough, especially with all the available options in both super markets and restaurants alike. Some things common sense tell us to stay away from, even though fighting cravings can feel impossible.
Read MoreOur contributor and nutrition expert, Cheryl Mussatto, explores the DASH Diet for heart health and reducing blood pressure. The good news? You can still eat delicious foods.
Read MoreAdding this supplement to a healthy, reduced-calorie diet may aid in weight loss according to a new study. We explore.
Read MoreA newly released study says the type of sugar you eat may affect your cravings for high-calorie foods. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreA new series of studies show a correlation between eating a healthy snack and shopping for healthier food at the grocery story. We explore.
Read MoreWill our health pay the price later for genetically modified food? Get Samadi's Take.
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We are exposed to toxins daily and unfortunately it's very difficult to avoid this within our society’s environment. Superfoods can help us fight these. Here's 8 of our favorites.
Read MoreIs sodium the same as salt? And how much is too much? Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWe've always known fiber to be an important part of a healthy diet. But new studies are showing it may be the secret to losing weight and keeping it off
Read MoreNew dietary guidelines are saying we shouldn't worry as much about cholesterol. I beg to differ. Read on for what you need to know.
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