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.
The best kind of apples to eat are green apples. Specifically, granny smith green apples. This is because green apples are rich in dietary fiber and help you feel fuller for a longer amount of time. Prior research has shown that dietary fiber is can help with weight loss as it curbs your appetite.
Read More1. Spinach. full of lutein which helps protect against macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Research suggests that just a half cup of spinach daily also protects against heart attacks.
2. Salmon. Research shows that certain types of fat actually protect against high cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in salmon which help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, raise "good" HDL cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish every week, preferably fatty fish, by far the richest sources of fish-oil omega-3s.
3. Beans: Beans are rich in fiber and very high in cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. By eating just a cup of any type of beans a day (kidney, navy, pinto, black, chickpea, or butter beans) you can lower cholesterol by as much as 10 percent in six weeks. Eat beans five or more times a week. The FDA and the National Cancer Institute recommend that adults get 25 to 30 g of fiber each day.
4. Soy. Reducing saturated fat is the most important dietary change you can make to cut blood cholesterol. Used as a replacement for meat and cheese, soy foods help your heart by slashing the amount of saturated fat that you eat. The FDA recommends getting at least 25 grams of soy protein each day. Consuming 25 grams of soy protein daily lowers high cholesterol.
5. Avocado. Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat. This is a type of fat that may actually help to raise levels of HDL while lowering levels of LDL. The American Heart Association recommends that you get up to 15 percent of your daily calories from monounsaturated fats like those contained in avocados.
Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health.
Read MoreGinger is an antioxidant-packed spice that helps boost your immune system and also enhance your fitness by lowering inflammation and dulling pain in the muscles.
Read MoreHave you ever had one of those days – or maybe everyday – when lunch hour rolls around and there’s just not enough time to make time to eat? You’ve got tons of work to do and it’d be so much easier going to a fast food drive-thru window or better yet, skip eating lunch altogether.
Read MoreIn case you haven’t noticed, seeds are everywhere and I’m not talking about the kind you buy at a greenhouse. I’m talking about the kind you buy at the grocery store to feed yourself.
Read MoreOuch! Have you felt the “pinch” of rising food prices at the grocery store lately? Up and down the aisles, prices are soaring for basic staple foods such as meat, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreGarlic. Garlic has long been known for containing natural antibacterial properties. Prior research has found that eating more garlic is associated with a decreased risk of developing non-cancerous growths in the colon.
Read MoreThe most common reasons a person is constantly hungry include the following: you are dehydrated, you do not get enough sleep, you skip meals, you are always stressed out, you drink too much alcohol, you eat too fast, you do not get enough protein, you eat too many starchy carbohydrates, and you are on certain medications that increase your appetite.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean diet is a diet that is based on traditional foods people used to eat in Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece. Researchers say that people on Mediterranean diet were much healthier compared to people who ate a western diet and had lower risk of many deadly diseases.
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. Here are 5 healthy nighttime snack to try.
Read MoreAhh, butter, every foods favorite thing to swim in and our favorite ingredient. Of course, many butters, especially artificial ones, can have a high amount trans fat. Even in real butter, saturated fats are high.
Read MoreFermented foods are probably not the first thing you think of when it comes to eating healthy. We're taught to constantly reach for the freshest foods. But fermented foods, which have been around for thousands of years, and the process helped our ancestors preserve food long before refrigerators and canning systems were available.
Read MoreThey say variety is the spice of life and when it comes to fruit, there’s more than just apples, oranges and bananas. Dragon fruit, Cactus Fig and Physalis are just a few examples of exotic fruit that can bring more gusto and nutritional value into your everyday choices. By “eating outside the box” we can experience more of what this food group has to offer.
Read MoreA meal shortly after waking up is important to replenish these depleted energy stores and energize the body. But what is the ideal portion for breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Read MoreExperts on caring for your skin usually categorized skin types to oily, dry or a combination. If you're aware of what your skin that's great. Many people are not.
Read MoreTired of persistent belly fat? By making eating and lifestyle changes, you can make a difference in going from belly fat to belly fit. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
Read MoreIf you feel a little nutty some days, go ahead be that way – as in terms of adding them to your diet. In the past, nuts were often considered taboo – not any more. These nutritional standouts have risen to the top of the good-for-you food list ranking up there with fruits and vegetables as a nutrient dense food.
Read More2. Coconut oil: Enhances the ability of the brain’s neurons to use energy while at the same time reducing the production of damaging free radicals. Provides saturated fat, a vital nutrient for the integrity and function of brain cell membranes.
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.
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