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.
You likely have heard of the terms “wild salmon” and “farmed salmon,” but may have little knowledge on their differences between them. And are there any differences nutritionally?
Read MoreHere are some interesting facts about strawberries you may not have known:
Read MoreAdmittedly, vegetarianism in America has evolved over the year with approximately 3.2 percent of adults in the United States or 7.3 million people who follow a vegetarian-based diet.
Read MoreThis all natural food source is only here thanks to honeybees. Bees start the production of honey when they collect nectar from various flowers.
Read MoreHere are 7 salt substitute ideas adding a distinctive and tasty punch of flavor to your meals and even better, vastly reduce how much sodium you consume:
Read MoreLosing weight is challenging. Even more challenging is keeping weight lost off for good. But, don’t despair.
Read MoreWe know eating our greens are good for us but don’t forget your reds. The rich color red, as in beets and beetroot juice, signal a powerhouse of antioxidant and phytochemical properties just waiting for you to partake of.
Read Moren fact, winter can be a wonderful time to try out a wide variety of fruits and veggies we may often overlook during other seasons.
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 MoreStrawberries, frozen or fresh have more benefits in addition to being tasty.
Read MoreIf you are iron deficient, or at risk for anemia, a vegetable forward diet can help you get all the iron you need straight from your meals.
Read MoreMany Americans take at least one daily dietary supplement, the most frequently taken supplement being the all-encompassing multivitamin.
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 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 MoreWe often accept having low energy, unwanted body fat, constipation, a weakened immune system, and an unhealthy physical appearance as regular health problems. Detoxifying is way to alleviate this.
Read MoreDid you run out the door this morning? I think most of did. But don't let this be an excuse for skipping the most important meal of the day. The most important meal of the day and this hasn't changed.
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 MoreBerries are extremely high in vitamin C, high in fiber, and low in calories. Vitamin C is important to helping our body reduce tension and boost the immune system.
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 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.
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