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.
Have you ever tried mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes? How about chocolate cake made with black beans? Probably not your usual method of cooking but making healthy swaps with not-so-healthy ingredients is becoming more popular as people are becoming more aware and informed about what they eat.
Read MoreGrocery shopping – you either love it, hate it or maybe you are somewhere in between. No matter how you feel about it, we have to eat in order to live so we might as well be good at it.
Read MoreHigh protein diets continue to ride high their reign as a super nutrient. Yes, protein is an invaluable nutrient as it does a ton of various functions within our body. But how much do you really know about protein and if you were to take a quiz on your knowledge about it, would you pass? Let’s find out:
Read MoreWelcome to our new contributor, Cheryl Mussatto. Cheryl is a registered dietitian and will be writing on everything you need to know about eating for healthy living. There's been a big debate about Vitamin B12 and how much is too much. Also does it really mimic symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Read MoreThey learned that men who regularly consumed flavonoid-rich foods —especially those with anthocyanins, flavones, and flavanones —experienced a 10 to 14 percent reduction in erectile dysfunction.
Read MoreFructose paired with glucose in both table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup is a fixture in diets worldwide. Increasingly the factor to blame for epidemics of obesity, diabetes and a wealth of related health problems. Scientists are still struggling to understand both the complicated metabolic effects and secrets of the allure: why we’re so drawn to consume sugar in sodas, desserts, snacks.
Read MoreThey say variety is the spice of life and when it comes to fruit, there’s more than just apples, oranges and bananas. Dragon fruit, Cactus Fig and Physalis are just a few examples of exotic fruit that can bring more gusto and nutritional value into your everyday choices. By “eating outside the box” we can experience more of what this food group has to offer.
Read MoreSnacking throughout the day is not a bad habit, so long as it's conducted in moderation and with healthy choices. Good-for-you snacks can be part of a healthy diet if snacking is done in a sensible way —hence not eating the entire bag of dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. The truth is what you snack on in between meals goes a long way, especially in keeping your metabolism burning. If you have a regular exercise routine, it can also help continue to tone your muscles throughout the day.
Read MoreInflammation is your immune system's reaction to irritation, injury or infection. It's quite a normal response and a natural part of healing. But chronic inflammation for long period of time can have negative effects on the body.
Read MoreWe've talked about all types of weight loss strategies and trends recently on the blog. From intermittent fasting and weight loss myths to juicing and detoxing for losing weight, there are sure no shortages of tips.
Read MoreGlucose is essential to us as humans because it is a major source of energy for the tissue and muscle cells in our bodies.Diabetes is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The condition is characterized by a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar, or glucose.
Read MoreSnacking throughout the day is not a bad habit, so long as it's conducted in moderation and with healthy choices. Good-for-you snacks can be part of a healthy diet if snacking is done in a sensible way —hence not eating the entire bag of dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. The truth is what you snack on in between meals goes a long way, especially in keeping your metabolism burning. If you have a regular exercise routine, it can also help continue to tone your muscles throughout the day.
Read MoreHunger is a constant battle. Some people even claim they're never sure if they actually feel a sensation of hunger. The truth is we eat much bigger portions than our bodies need. We also often choose unhealthy snacks throughout the day.
Read MoreFall is a glorious time especially when it comes to the food. Harvest time brings delicious stone fruits, pumpkins, squash and the like. So what are the delicious and wholesome items you need to add to your grocery list this weekend? Here are 8 we fell in love with all over again.
Read MoreThere's a new oil in town —enter coconut oil. Speaking of healthy fats, did you know research claims have been made that link coconut oil health benefits to improving immune function, thyroid disease, heart disease, obesity and may even help prevent cancer. More studies are needed but nonetheless, it is a massively beneficial food to add to your diet. Here's why.
Read MoreThe foods we eat everyday play a major role in our health. From the drops of cream added to your coffee to the amount of oil in the pan, these foods are some of the unhealthiest choices that we're eating every day.
Read MoreWe often talk about what we eat and how it contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle or weight gain, but the hidden calories (and pounds) are actually in the drinks. Here are some of the highest caloric drinks and healthy swaps.
Read More1. Buy a water filter.
Losing weight is one of the hardest thing anyone encounters. It's of course, not always fun, but that doesn't mean tossing the scale out the window and giving up before you've begun is the way to go. The most important thing and often the weight loss strategy that's overlooked is setting actual goals that are achievable. This means, making smaller goals versus a big scary goal weight that seems so far in the future you can't even imagine it. Because it's a far-stretching goal, it's not part of your reality. Setting small goals and figure out what you want to do to get there.
Read MoreWe've talked about refined sugars (white sugar) and artificial sweeteners as being one part of our diet that needs to be limited. So if we get rid of these sugars, what can we have? The answer is better sources of natural sugar. Maple syrup is one of them. Believe it or not, all-natural maple syrup, straight from the bark, can boost your immune system, calm stomach cramps and slow the aging process. But look for the natural ones, preferably straight from a maple farm. Traditional pancake syrups are often made with processed sugars like corn syrup.
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