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.
Doctors, nutritional coaches and dietitians are rejoicing everywhere after news broke this week of the FDA mandate on all food manufacturers to rid their products of partially hydrogenated oils —the key source of trans fats present in the American diet— in 3 years. The pivotal step forward here is the removal of all artificial trans fats from our food supply.
Read MoreNew study finds eating modest amounts of nuts every day might significantly reduce risk of dying from a number of chronic diseases. Study published in International Journal of Epidemiology looked at 120,000 Dutch people, ages 55-69
Read MoreIn lieu of a recent interview with a Pennsylvania woman who turned 100, we are wondering if alcohol is the secret to living a long life. The PA centenarian credited daily alcohol imbibing for her lengthy life.
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 MoreBeing stressed out can have a detrimental effect on our health, as well as put a damper on our weight loss goals. At a basic level, stress is our body’s reaction to a situation that is seen as potentially dangerous.
Read MoreA new study suggests that eating up to two chocolate bars per day may decrease the risk of heart disease. The study published in the journal, Heart, analyzed 21,000 middle-aged and older people. Results showed that those who ate 16 to 100 grams of chocolate per day had a decrease in heart disease and stroke.
Read MoreNews broke this week that the FDA is giving food manufacturers 3 years to rid all of their products of trans fats. Also called "partially hydrogenated oils," these are the key source of trans fatty acids in the American diet. We explore.
Read MoreHave you heard of the 80/20 rule? Originally called the Pareto Principle, this theory can be applied to many different areas of your life...and it might just be the secret to losing weight and actually keeping it off. Here's what you need to know.
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 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.
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