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.
Healthier unsaturated fats include polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Both types of fats are needed in our diet and when we replace saturated with these healthier options, our heart benefits from that.
Read MoreAccording to a new study, it looks like there are 10 influential foods that could make or break your risk of heart disease. Ten foods that are attributed to almost half of all heart disease deaths in the United States. Research conducted at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy came up with this list after reviewing 16,000 individual’s surveys from 1999-2012. During that time span, the participants kept food diaries of what they ate and then were followed during that time to assess their health.
Read MoreA new study suggests that eating up to two chocolate bars per day may decrease the risk of heart disease. The study published in the journal, Heart, analyzed 21,000 middle-aged and older people. Results showed that those who ate 16 to 100 grams of chocolate per day had a decrease in heart disease and stroke.
Read MoreNew dietary guidelines are saying we shouldn't worry as much about cholesterol. I beg to differ. Read on for what you need to know.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that losing weight isn't easy; in fact, it can be downright frustrating. Contrary to popular belief, weight loss is not just about exercising vigorously or eating a diet of solely fruits and vegetables. Whether it’s because they speed up your metabolism or because they keep you feeling full, there are some foods that can help you lose weight, despite not being considered “healthy.”
Read MoreRecently sugar has come under fire as a culprit for a plethora of health concerns, ranging from cancer to obesity. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year.
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