By Alina Petre, MS, RD (NL) The Western diet and lifestyle are often viewed as two of the main contributors to rapid aging and disease. Thus, many people wonder whether alternative diets, such as the vegan diet, help people live longer, healthier lives. In fact, you may have heard claims that vegans have a longer […]
By Kris Gunnars, BSc Intermittent fasting has been very trendy in recent years. It’s claimed to cause weight loss, improve metabolic health, and perhaps even extend lifespan. Not surprisingly given the popularity, several different types or methods of intermittent fasting have been created. Every method can be effective, but figuring out which one works best […]
By Connie Rogers and Darrell Cockburn It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut — the microbiome — which are vital to an individual’s good health. How important are these bacteria? There are […]
Unfortunately, you’d be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t deal with stress on at least a somewhat regular basis. Whether it has to do with money, work, relationships, or something else entirely, stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental wellbeing. For those who are unable to get a handle […]
Are you looking to change your eating habits in the New Year? A new review of the evidence published in the New England Journal of Medicine Thursday suggests that intermittent fasting — the practice of limiting how much you eat during the day or week — can actually be a healthy way to eat. “The […]
By José Antonio Rosa Every day, you make important choices — about whether to feast on fries or take a brisk walk, whether to spend or save your paycheck, whether to buy the sustainable option or the disposable plastic one. Life is made up of countless decisions. The idea of nudging people in the right […]
By Alina Petre, MS, RD (CA) Purple cabbage, also referred to as red cabbage, belongs to the Brassica genus of plants. This group includes nutrient-dense vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale. It tastes similar to green cabbage. However, the purple variety is richer in beneficial plant compounds that have been linked to health […]
Why is echinacea still one of America’s most widely-used natural remedies? Because studies show that it can have profound effects on the immune system. But that’s not all. What is Echinacea? Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the same family as chamomile and daisies. Also known as “purple coneflower,” the herb grows […]
By Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD Medjool dates are a variety of dates enjoyed for their natural sweetness. They’re larger, darker, and more caramel-like in taste than other common types like Deglet Noor. As tropical stone fruits, they have a single pit surrounded by edible flesh. Native to Morocco, Medjool dates come from the date palm […]
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