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.
We invest a lot of money in our fresh fruits and vegetables and overall produce purchases each week. When preparing these items, we often throw away half of the apple or other weird parts on the product themselves and discard before cooking. The truth is you aren't just tossing a few dollars in the garbage, but you're also throwing away some serious nutritional benefits.
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 MoreThe largest U.S. poultry producer, Tyson Foods Inc., plans to eliminate the use of human antibiotics in its chicken by September 2017. Why are antibiotics in our chicken at all? We explore.
Read MoreResearchers may have discovered a healthier way to prepare rice. This new way of cooking rice could mean an estimated 50% less calories each time you eat a hearty rice meal.
Read MoreThere are a lot of factors that affect your sex drive, even the foods you eat. Here are 6 to keep in moderation for the best sex drive.
Read MoreAccording to a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, yes! But don’t go buying chocolate bars for your grandma just yet. According to the study it is compounds known as flavanols, found in cocoa solids, which are responsible for the health benefits seen in the study.
Read MoreWant to know how to fight all types of cancer? What you eat has a lot to do with it. Read on to discover some of our favorite cancer fighting foods (and some of the most powerful.)
Read MoreWe're all looking for the secret to losing weight. But that secret doesn't have to be a unnatural option like diet pills, juice detoxes or unrealistic goals. We've found nutrient-rich foods that are delicious and help you burn more fat. Read on to discover them.
Read MoreThere has been a call to decrease the amount of meat we eat and increase our intake of plant-based foods. Discover the healthiest diet that you can do for the rest of your life.
Read MoreSoy – a protein made from the soybean plant - has gained a lot of attention in the food and health industry as a nutritiously edible bean with numerous uses. It is rich in omega-3 fats, B-vitamins, zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Read MoreAlmonds, native to the Mediterranean region of the Middle East, are considered to be one of the earliest domesticated tree nuts, and one of the most prized snacks in the world. If the spread of the almond throughout the world is not proof enough of this, the Food and Agriculture Organization reported that the world produced 2 million tons of almonds in 2011 alone!
Read MoreAlthough most are preventable, foodborne illnesses continue to be a big problem in the United States. It seems as if every few months we hear about another food-borne illness outbreak, whether it is caused by the well-known culprits Salmonella and E. coli, or less familiar organisms like Listeria, or Vibrio.
Read MoreThere's a huge debate around artificial sweeteners. Here's my take. Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix.
Read MoreWorld-wide, prostate cancer is the 4th most common cancer; however, the incidence of the disease varies markedly geographically. The United States has one of the highest rates of prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated as one of the healthiest diets in the world, but it’s not only a diet, it’s a lifestyle change that can actually add years to your life. Research continues to prove that a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats protects against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, types of cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreThe negative effects stress has on your body are well-documented, and I’m sure you have read about different ways to reduce stress in your life. But what happens when exercise, vacations, relaxation techniques or taking breaks just aren’t enough? Certain foods can actually help you deal with stress and even combat the negative consequences it has on your body.
Read MoreAs spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health. The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids. Flavonoids have been found to have many health benefits. In particular, they have been highlighted to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix. Even in the face of declining soda sales, the market share of diet soda continues to expand, with the second most popular soda being a diet variety.
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