Category Archives: Diets

The pandemic has changed the way people eat. Early on, some utilized their increased at-home time to make elaborate meals and things they’d never tried before. Others got deeper into the rut. The truth is that cooking can be challenging and daunting. You have enough to do during the day—do you have the time and ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis can be excruciatingly painful. But adding some bulk to your diet may help tame symptoms and stop them from occurring. It’s possible that bulk may prevent diverticulitis from ever affecting you. What’s bulk? The one and only fiber. Diverticulitis is when little pouches that grow along your intestines – called diverticula – become infected ...click here to read more

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet may help with brain aging as you get older. This statement comes from a new study by a team of researchers in Scotland who set out to determine whether the popular diet affected cognition. The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with health benefits, including cardiovascular health. But this new study ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that people who consume a Mediterranean-style diet have better thinking skills when analyzed. The diet, which consists of mostly green leafy vegetables and is low in meat, has been linked to many health benefits across various studies. These latest findings add to the mounting evidence ...click here to read more

New research shows how effective a green Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatter liver disease (NAFLD). According to a long-term clinical intervention trial led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers and a team of international colleagues, this specific type of diet is far superior to others for reducing intrahepatic fat. The ...click here to read more

By following a low carbohydrate diet, patients with type 2 diabetes may experience greater rates of remission. A study published in The BMJ Today found that compared to other recommended diets, a strict low carbohydrate diet that is followed for six months is the best option for those looking to manage their diabetes. According to ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet should be on your radar if you want to keep blood sugar in check and lower the risk for type-2 diabetes. New research published in JAMA Network Open shows a Mediterranean style diet can impact diabetes risk. The study suggests a healthy diet can slash type-2 diabetes risk by 30% in obese ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be healthy. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol if done properly. They can also substantially increase the risk of a broken bone. Hip, leg, or any other bone, for that matter. A new study published in BMC Medicine found that vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians (those who eat fish but no ...click here to read more

New research confirms that plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity in those with type 1 diabetes. According to the latest study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a change in diet can lead to an improvement in overall health markers, which can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with type 1 ...click here to read more

What is the healthiest diet? Is the Mediterranean, DASH, or plant-based diet the way to go? It probably doesn’t really matter. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for optimal health. If you don’t like the idea of eating exclusively plant-based foods, you won’t adhere to a vegetarian diet. Perhaps you don’t like salmon, so a Mediterranean-style ...click here to read more

By now I’m guessing you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s the style of eating that’s associated with many health benefits including better cognitive function, improved heart health, and a lower risk for a host of illnesses. For the most part, it is built around fish, olive oil, leafy greens, and other high fiber and ...click here to read more

Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets have been the rage for quite some time. But they might help you do more than just lose weight. According to some new research, cutting carbs might slow, or prevent, brain aging. Your brain requires about 20% of your body’s total energy stores to function properly. The energy comes from two ...click here to read more

If the goal is heart health, blood sugar control, or management for seemingly countless conditions, what’s the universal answer? Say it with me: Eat more plant-based foods. But does a plant-based diet necessarily mean you’re going to experience a drop in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and improve your heart health? Not exactly, says a ...click here to read more

Your gut is a magical place. There are tens of trillions of bacteria in your gut doing work. They can either help you break down and absorb nutrients, silence inflammation and promote immunity, clear up brain fog, or they can do the opposite. And although genetics may have a small role in what’s happening in ...click here to read more