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.
For years we have been told to stay away from fat, essentially naming it our dietary enemy. But everything we’ve been told could be wrong. A new report by the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee says that limiting our total fat intake is NOT better for our health. Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, what we thought about fat has been wrong all along. Fat isn’t bad for us, and fat isn’t making us fat.
Read MoreThis summer, there's a new fruit in town, and that's watermelon. Well, okay, it's not new but we're learning more and more about its health benefits. And very few people think to pour themselves a glass of watermelon juice. Let's explore. For starters, watermelons are mostly water —about 92% to be exact. Most people love the refreshing qualities but it's also packed with nutrients. There are significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C along with lycopene, which is a huge fighter of inflammation, antioxidants and amino acids.
Read MoreFats 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. A study that evaluated 4,000 60-year-old men and women with high blood pressure levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that come from fish and plants lowered risk of death.
Read MoreEating healthy food is step 1. Pairing the right foods together is step 2. We often overlook or have little knowledge around which healthy foods go well together not only for taste but to maximize their particular benefits. Here are 5 combos to try this weekend.
Read MoreSugar has certainly 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.
Read MorePortion control is arguably the simplest and easiest habit you could adopt as part of a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight, especially soon after you've lost weight. Here's tips to trick your brain into embracing portion control once and for all.
Read MoreFrom salmonella, E. coli and even metal bits, food production has run into some issues this year. Here are 5 of the latest food recalls you need to know about from 2015.
Read MoreDon't gain weight at your summer festivities this year. It's important to enjoy the baseball games, concerts, bonfires (yes, we love S'mores too) and the beach, but eating healthy can help you enjoy these events even more, versus feeling bloated. Here's our tips.
Read MoreBelly fat – we all dread it. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Here are 6 realistic tricks you can try to rid your body of that belly fat.
Read MoreIf you're prone to UTIs, you know how much this affects your daily life. Instead of resorting to more antibiotics, try these natural foods and juices to help flush out your system and stave off UTIs.
Read MoreWhether you choose to roast, bake, saute, steam, or eat raw, beets are as versatile as their shape. They're becoming more popular than ever before and they're not just for adding to your salad. Here are 7 health benefits to eating beets.
Read MoreA new survey shows that the majority of adults favor the ban on powdered alcohol because it raises concerns about underage drinking. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreDoctors, nutritional coaches and dietitians are rejoicing everywhere after news broke this week of the FDA mandate on all food manufacturers to rid their products of partially hydrogenated oils —the key source of trans fats present in the American diet— in 3 years. The pivotal step forward here is the removal of all artificial trans fats from our food supply.
Read MoreIn lieu of a recent interview with a Pennsylvania woman who turned 100, we are wondering if alcohol is the secret to living a long life. The PA centenarian credited daily alcohol imbibing for her lengthy life.
Read MoreA new study out of the University of Waterloo in Canada published in the journal Cancer Research, is giving us one more reason to love avocados. The team of Canadian researchers has found a lipid in avocados that fights acute myeloid leukemia, a rare type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
Read MoreBeing stressed out can have a detrimental effect on our health, as well as put a damper on our weight loss goals. At a basic level, stress is our body’s reaction to a situation that is seen as potentially dangerous.
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 MoreNews broke this week that the FDA is giving food manufacturers 3 years to rid all of their products of trans fats. Also called "partially hydrogenated oils," these are the key source of trans fatty acids in the American diet. We explore.
Read MoreHave you heard of the 80/20 rule? Originally called the Pareto Principle, this theory can be applied to many different areas of your life...and it might just be the secret to losing weight and actually keeping it off. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreCarbs in the summer? This doesn't seem right. Warm months are no place for hearty meals when we are trying to stay slim and fit into our bikinis, right? But if you think about it, the summer is when we are most active and expending the most energy.
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