Category Archives: Food Facts

Food swamps pull you in, down, and can lead to significant health troubles. But you can make it through by knowing how to identify and avoid them. Fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and advertisements for the products they sell are on almost every corner and the streets that connect them. And although this isn’t the ...click here to read more

New research published in The BMJ shows a new correlation between a popular type of food and heart disease. Highly processed refined grains make up approximately 50% of daily caloric intake across the world. This new study has found that consumption may put people at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality. People often get ...click here to read more

You might be missing the bright colors of the superfoods you enjoy fresh all summer long. You can still find them on store shelves this time of year, but they lack the freshness you might be craving. Even though berries, avocado, and other summer favorites might be out of season, the winter has its seasonal ...click here to read more

At what point are you peeing too much? It can be hard to tell. The food and drink you consume can influence how often and how intensely you have to pee. If you wake up every day and take down a bottle of water and a couple of cups of coffee, you may find yourself ...click here to read more

The health value of your holiday meal is debatable. What about the snacks that lead up to it and round it out? Not so much. Well, they might be. There’s no question that many snacks and baked goods people enjoy this time of year are of limited value. Outside of taste and fleeting moments of ...click here to read more

The holidays don’t have the best reputation from a health perspective. Rich tourtiere, cakes, panettone, and other seasonal specialties are calorically dense and don’t exactly offer a ton of nutritional value. But hey, it’s once a year! Of course, not all holiday food is “bad” for you. Much of it is nutrient-dense and can easily ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, foods that cause inflammation may be responsible for heart failure. This new research indicates that people with heart failure who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die compared to those who ...click here to read more

There’s been a real push for people to adopt plant-based diets in recent years. It’s for a good reason. Higher intake of plant foods is associated with a host of health benefits while making a much smaller footprint for the environment. But does that make meat bad? Certainly not. While consumption and manufacturing patterns may ...click here to read more

What you eat is important. It always has been. But it’s never been as crucial as it is right now. I’m not talking about all the superfoods out there or magic diets, detox programs, or anything like that. I’m literally just talking about food in general. As you’ve gotten older, your body has changed, and ...click here to read more

It’s never easy to cut back on sugar. Even the strongest can struggle against the pull of sweetness. But for people who seek to control blood sugar, succumbing to a sweet tooth can have devastating consequences. Limiting sugar intake is all about finding effective ways to satisfy sweet cravings by eating as little sugar as ...click here to read more

Most people don’t think about more than their tastebuds when eating their favorite curry or chili. But guess what? Those spicy delights could help extend your life or serve as a valuable anti-aging tool. New research is showing chili peppers could help reduce the risk of death from heart disease and several other causes. If ...click here to read more

Things change so fast this time of year. A few windy days can strip the color from the trees and leave things looking drab. Using your plate is a great way to bring your world back to life. Colorful seasonal fruits and vegetables are here to pick up the slack. These nutrient-rich foods can brighten ...click here to read more

People who are worried about heart health may want to steer clear of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. According to a new study, both types of beverages could have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. This information goes against what many believed, that artificially sweetened drinks are a healthier alternative. The study published in the ...click here to read more

Clark Kent was a pretty average guy. Nothing special. But when he stepped into that phone booth and became Superman? Look out. There was almost nothing he couldn’t do. Superfoods are generally marketed like they are Superman, but the truth is that most of them are just like Clark Kent. Pretty average, to be honest. ...click here to read more