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.
It’s a commonality we all share – finding healthy foods that create a full but not a stuffed feeling. What we are really looking for are foods giving us a feeling of satiety - the perception of fullness that lingers in the hours after a meal and keeps us from eating until the next mealtime.
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 MoreThe health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been cited over and over again. Hailing from the traditional dietary patterns of residents along the Mediterranean coast, the main staples of the diet include nuts, whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, unrefined cereals, lots of legumes, just as much fish, some cheese and yogurt and occasional consumption of wine. The cornerstone of this diet is its limit in the consumption of red meat to only a few times a month. Scientists have recently found that those who follow a Mediterranean Diet without any calorie restrictions and chock full of delicious olive oil and nuts. Why? Read on.
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 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 MoreThere are many natural ways to build up a strong immune system. Here are 7 food to help boost your immunity.
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 MoreThe Skinny on Healthy Fats: It 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 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.
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 MoreYou’ve heard the mantra a million times: get eight hours of sleep every night. Chances are you scoff and say, "I could never do that. I have too much to do!" But what about those who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?How can they get their eight hours? A good night’s sleep is the first step to having a productive day, every day.
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