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.
Garlic. 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 MoreSnacking throughout the day is not a bad habit, so long as it's conducted in moderation and with healthy choices. Good-for-you snacks can be part of a healthy diet if snacking is done in a sensible way —hence not eating the entire bag of dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. The truth is what you snack on in between meals goes a long way, especially in keeping your metabolism burning. If you have a regular exercise routine, it can also help continue to tone your muscles throughout the day.
Read MoreWe often accept having low energy, unwanted body fat, constipation, a weakened immune system, and an unhealthy physical appearance as regular health problems. Detoxifying is way to alleviate this.
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.
Read MoreIf you've started a strength training and core toning workout, it's very important to pay attention to what you eat. The key is to eat the right foods that help build healthy muscle without bulking up. Here are 6 foods to add to your diet.
Read MoreDid you run out the door this morning? I think most of did. But don't let this be an excuse for skipping the most important meal of the day. The most important meal of the day and this hasn't changed.
Read MoreInflammation is your immune system's reaction to irritation, injury or infection. It's quite a normal response and a natural part of healing. But chronic inflammation for long period of time can have negative effects on the body.
Read MoreGreen 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.
Read MoreBerries are extremely high in vitamin C, high in fiber, and low in calories. Vitamin C is important to helping our body reduce tension and boost the immune system.
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