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.
Here’s a nutty idea – avoid heart disease by regularly having a handful of nuts. This is the news according to findings from a recent study recommending increasing the variety of nuts to reduce the risk of this chronic disease.
Read MoreOne option is to reduce cholesterol in a more natural way, namely by what you eat. If you have to go on medication do so. But also make changes in food choices having a positive impact on bringing your cholesterol back into the normal range.
Read MoreThanksgiving is almost here and that means one thing – food and lots of it. In fact, according to different sources, it is estimated that the average number of calories a person consumes on turkey day is at least 2,400 up to 4,500.
Read MoreGrains are the seeds of certain plants, primarily cereal grasses. Like all seeds, grain kernels are a marvel of nature, containing the potential of a whole new plant, patiently waiting its turn in the sun.
Read MoreAllium foods are a family of vegetables of the genus Allium, which include garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, scallions and chives. Many of us may use them daily in cooking but without realizing the robust nutritional bang they are providing due to their subtle, less charismatic manner.
Read MoreThere are two types of people in the world – those you love black licorice and those who don’t. For all the black licorice lovers out there, be careful. Going overboard on indulging on your candy craving for this treat can backfire on you.
Read MoreFortunately, there are three simple strategies that can effectively help keep your post-meal blood sugar stable:
Read MoreEvery day our body requires the right proportion of sufficient carbohydrates, fat and protein along with adequate water intake.
Read MoreThis is where apple cider vinegar may come into play. Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar can have positive effects on the control of blood glucose.
Read MoreToday, flaxseed is ubiquitous in grocery stores and is often touted as a nutritional powerhouse. When we take advantage of getting in our daily fix of flaxseed, our health reaps big benefits.
Read MoreThe person who gobbles up their food too fast without skipping a beat and then sits around eyeing the rest at the table who are still enjoying their food.
Read MoreIf you care about your health and want to include as many nutritious foods as possible in your diet, Brussels sprouts should be at the top of your grocery list.
Read MoreWe spray bomb our homes or light candles infused with the scent, use scented pumpkin deodorant and even wash our dogs in pumpkin spice pet shampoo. Why are we so infatuated with this flavor?
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain”, following a lectin-free diet is now the new trending wave of the latest food fear factor we are supposed to accept and believe.
Read MoreWater is our most indispensable nutrient – we don’t make or store it and without water, it would only be a matter of days before we would succumb to death.
Read MoreEach year the dietary supplement industry brings in billions of dollars of sales from an estimated 90,000 products sold to consumers.
Read MoreThese subtle yet unusual changes focus on taking basic recipes and using ingredients to help lower amounts of simple carbohydrates, sugar, salt and fats, while increasing fiber and protein that create satiety.
Read MoreThe study showed men who followed a high-sugar diet for 12 weeks had alterations in how their liver metabolized fat differently than when following a low-sugar diet.
Read MoreThe national recommendations for daily fiber intake for men is 38 grams and for women 25 grams.
Read MoreOver 1 billion people worldwide regularly consume turmeric as part of their diet.
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