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.
Choosing healthy oils at the supermarket is not what it used to. Today, supermarket shelves have a surplus of various kinds of oils all claiming to be healthy for you. Knowing which ones to choose and which to avoid can mean the difference between oils promoting heart health or oils possibly harming heart health.
Read MoreWe just spoke about a recent study yesterday that showed eating small amounts of meat as a protein-rich food could make for a stronger heart. But now another study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vegetarians had a 32% lower risk of heart disease compared to their meat-eating counterparts. Heart disease is a tricky thing to generalize when it comes to prevention. The rise of genomic sequencing and the genetic testing capabilities that have come out of that are increasing the knowledge around individual risk factors and preventative qualities.
Read MoreIn case you’re reading this article in the middle of the night because you can’t fall asleep, you’ve got company. Globally, insomnia is the world’s most common sleep disorder with 30 % or 2.2 billion people who suffer frequently from it. When you have persistent sleep problems – at least 3 nights per week - with falling or staying asleep or both and you wake up feeling unrefreshed, this can have a negative impact on your ability to function during the day.
Read MoreEggs have been touted as the ideal protein-delivery system for the last 30 years. Add it to any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and pack a 6-gram protein punch. Protein fuels the muscles, boosts metabolism and keeps hunger at bay. But as versatile as these little round, white delectables, it's hard to eat them every day. The good news is there are a number of surprising superfoods that pack even more protein than eggs.
Read MoreThe 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. But oftentimes, snack time gets mistaken for a time to treat yourself, but that can lead to unwanted weight gain. Here's 7 snacks to avoid at all costs.
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 MoreOur contributor and nutrition expert, Cheryl Mussatto, explores the DASH Diet for heart health and reducing blood pressure. The good news? You can still eat delicious foods.
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