Fruit and Veggies Decrease Stress
Razi Berry Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle […]
Could People Raise Their Own Protein Sources?
Razi Berry In 2020, stores sold out of garden seed, coops and rabbit cages. Now, we have an idea how much protein people can grow in their backyards. The 2020 meat shortages led many to wonder what to eat for protein when supply chains are disrupted. Some people turned to gathering eggs, raising animals and […]
Co-workers Impact Your Food Choices
Razi Berry The foods people buy at a workplace cafeteria may not always be chosen to satisfy an individual craving or taste for a particular food. When co-workers are eating together, individuals are more likely to select foods that are as healthy — or unhealthy — as the food selections on their fellow employees’ trays. […]
Elimination Diets: How, Why, and Keeping it Simple
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many of us wonder which foods are best for our bodies or which could be contributing to symptoms that we’re having. Food allergy testing isn’t always a reliable source of information. The best way to go is directly to your body – it has all the answers you’re looking for. An […]
Family Mealtimes are Complicated to Arrange, BUT Important for Health
Razi Berry Mealtimes are a central aspect of family life, affecting the health and wellbeing of both children and adults. Although the benefits of healthy mealtimes are straightforward, helping all families realize those benefits is quite complicated, new research from University of Illinois shows. The study highlights ways in which some solutions — such as […]
Grow Food at Home for Healthier Children
Razi Berry Children grow taller in rural households where their mothers are supported to grow their own food — according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The research, which looked at households in low- and middle-income countries, showed growing their own food helped mothers to prevent stunting, wasting and underweight in […]
Adding Spices to Food May Lower Inflammation
Razi Berry Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. Spicing up your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty and healthy In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the […]
Dietary Changes Can Change the Way Sugar Tastes
Razi Berry Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered the basic science of how sweet taste perception is fine-tuned in response to different diets. While it has long been known that food can taste differently based on previous experience, until now we didn’t know the molecular pathways that controlled this effect. The molecular pathways […]
Healthy Holiday Feasting
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND The holidays are upon us and with it comes parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few simple tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! 10 Simple Tricks to Tackle This holiday Season to Increase Your Joy and Not Your […]
How the Body’s Endocannabinoid System Influences Obesity
Razi Berry More than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Eating foods containing high levels of fats and sugars — the “Western diet” — can lead to obesity and significantly reduce life expectancy. Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) can lead to obesity and reduce life expectancy Nicholas DiPatrizio, an assistant professor […]