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.
Let's start with why we eat fruits and vegetables. These nutrient-rich foods are truly good for you in every way and they nourish the body in a natural way. Fruits and vegetables actually protect the body from developing chronic disease, fighting inflammation, and low energy. But now a new report shows that only 13% of Americans actually eat enough produce.
Read MoreTwo out of every three American adults drink alcoholic beverages and nearly 17.6 million of them have alcohol issues or have become alcoholics. Also called ethanol intoxication, acute alcohol intoxication, alcohol poisoning, occurs after one drinks enough alcohol to change your behavior and impair your physical and mental abilities. Symptoms include impaired judgment and coordination, slurred speech, blurred vision, trouble concentrating or other cognitive issues as well as a slower reaction time or drowsiness.
Read More1. Green leafy vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate. Low folate levels have been linked to depression. Good sources of folate include lettuce, spinach, kale, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, celery, and cabbage. Other good sources of folate include beets, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, papaya, strawberries, and bell peppers.
Read MoreAccording to a study published in Cell Metabolism, a fasting mimicking diet can actually reduce your risk factors for aging, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. This is not the first study to broach the concept of intermittent fasting and its potential benefits to our health. We’ve heard that cutting calories could be the secret for healthy weight loss and body detox, but according to the study it isn’t skipping meals that is the answer here.
Read MoreToday is National Eat Your Vegetable Day. Vegetables should be the cornerstone of every meal you eat. Filling half of your plate with veggies is one of the key ways you can get your daily intake, stay full and keep your weight at bay. But which veggies are a lot fiber which helps keep you fuller longer, curbing your appetite? Let's explore.
Read MoreThere is probably no other food ingredient people feel so passionate about as sugar. Food manufacturers know this as since the mid-1990’s, over 600 new food products have been introduced, most of which are candy and sweet snacks. Even songs have been written about sugar – think of “Brown Sugar” by the Rolling Stones, “Sugar, Sugar” by the Archies or “Sugartime” sung by Johnny Cash, just to name a few.
Read MoreA new study from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine’s found that resveratrol, a natural anti-inflammatory agent found in the skin of red grapes, can prevent inflammation as well as depression-related behaviors in rodents exposed to social stress.
Read MoreFourth of July is a wonderful time to celebrate in America and many people celebrate with a cookout, barbecue and picnic. The negative thing about it is these types of events are ripe for unhealthy eating, if you choose to. Here are 7 ideas for healthier 4th of July this year.
Read MoreNighttime snacking is often where unwanted weight gain stems from. Some people tend to be hungrier at night, and have a lot of trouble avoiding it. The question always to ask if do I really need a snack? The evening tends to be the most tempting time of day, especially when you're trying to unwind and relax after a long, hard day. Here are 5 healthy nighttime snack to try.
Read MoreMost people feel they would feel a lot better if they lose a few pounds. For others, weight loss is a lifelong battle. One of the major reasons people struggle with weight loss is if they have a busy lifestyle. Constantly being on-the-go can really be a major inhibitor of any healthy habit if you're not extremely disciplined. Here are 8 tips for those who are on-the-go.
Read MoreIt is a common misconception that dietary fat is bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. In fact, fats are essential for numerous body functions, including cell membrane repair, body warmth, organ protection and energy; some vitamins, appropriately called fat-soluble vitamins, actually need fat to dissolve and be absorbed by your body. What is important to remember about fats is that some are healthier for you than others – and the types of fats you choose to consume will directly impact your health.
Read MoreAnxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Most everyone experiences occasional anxiety as a normal part of life. There are people affected frequently if they are diagnosed with anxiety disorders have intense, excessive and persistent worry of fear about everyday situations.
Read MoreHydration is a pivotal and often overlooked part of our overall health. This could perhaps come from the confusion about how much water to drink each day. But nevertheless, it's important to be mindful of your daily water intake.
Read MoreBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. It revs up your metabolism, builds up your energy for the day and makes you just feel good. The key? Eat a high-protein and low carb balanced breakfast. Here are 5 ideas to try this summer.
Read MoreAh summertime. You know what that means – outings, vacations……healthy eating? Of course. Just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean healthy eating goes on vacation too. Traveling does mean more reliance on restaurants, convenience stores, airport food or other modes of eating. We may think our only eating options are burgers, hot dogs, fries and soft drinks. Surprisingly, this is not the case.
Read MoreThe concept of intermittent fasting has been thrown around a lot in light of recent studies exploring the health benefits and its effects for weight loss. Let’s explore what exactly this method entails. Intermittent fasting is not a diet, consider it a dieting pattern. In simple terms, you make a conscious decision to skip certain meals.
Read More1. Properly combine your meals.
• Adhering to food combination principles will naturally balance your day by encouraging you to make mindful choices at each and every meal.
• Remember, you can still enjoy the foods you love — just not necessarily all at the same time.
• Be sure to wait three to four hours between your meals before switching categories (such as animal protein, starch, or nut/seed/dried fruit), and feel free to snack on neutral foods, like non-starchy vegetables, at any time of the day
Read MoreFor years we have been told to stay away from fat, essentially naming it our dietary enemy. But everything we’ve been told could be wrong. A new report by the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee says that limiting our total fat intake is NOT better for our health. Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, what we thought about fat has been wrong all along. Fat isn’t bad for us, and fat isn’t making us fat.
Read MoreThis summer, there's a new fruit in town, and that's watermelon. Well, okay, it's not new but we're learning more and more about its health benefits. And very few people think to pour themselves a glass of watermelon juice. Let's explore. For starters, watermelons are mostly water —about 92% to be exact. Most people love the refreshing qualities but it's also packed with nutrients. There are significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C along with lycopene, which is a huge fighter of inflammation, antioxidants and amino acids.
Read MoreFats are essential for numerous body functions, including cell membrane repair, body warmth, organ protection and energy; some vitamins, appropriately called fat-soluble vitamins, actually need fat to dissolve and be absorbed by your body. A study that evaluated 4,000 60-year-old men and women with high blood pressure levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that come from fish and plants lowered risk of death.
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