Category Archives: Diets

When you head out to your local grocery store, you’re likely enticed by labels on boxes saying, “All Natural” and “Nothing Artificial.” Who wants fake food? As a consumer, these claims make you feel good that you are purchasing wholesome food for you and your family – food that’s good for you. Right? Turns out ...click here to read more

Americans just keep getting fatter, it’s true, but did you know that sleep deprivation could play a role in tipping the scales? Studies have connected sleep, eating and weight in adults and older children. Now new research published in the International Journal of Obesity has found that the same may hold true for younger children ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on the Greek yogurt fad You know, I’m all for treating food as medicine. What you take in plays a major role in how the body functions, how we feel and how strong we become in fighting off sickness. Good food and a balanced diet, to me, are the ...click here to read more

The next time you crave some salt on your potatoes (or those fresh garden tomatoes), live a little! Grab that salt shaker for a quick sprinkling. Recommended levels of sodium are now considered lower than what’s necessary, and the lower amounts are even linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sodium Guidelines Too Restrictive ...click here to read more

Alright, admit it. How many times have you caved in to the creaminess of a full-fat latte or frozen yogurt? It’s an indulgence you don’t necessarily need to worry about. In fact, if you want to reduce your body fat, you may want to try consuming more whole-fat dairy products. Bring back the full fat! ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on habits and long-term gains What if I told you that watching TV for two hours takes 30 minutes off your life? We’d all be digging an early grave. A British study looked at how common daily habits can have an impact on your health and longevity, like alcohol ...click here to read more

What do you usually put on your sandwich at the fast-food counter? Maybe some cold cuts, veggies, mayo or hot sauce. Delicious, in moderation. But did you ever think there was a hidden ingredient that you did not order? An ingredient that can also be found in yoga mats? (That’s right, yoga mats.) RELATED READING: ...click here to read more

Curly, straight, frizzy, dyed, treated, thinning or buzzed, your locks often go through a lot every day to look their best. You’ve probably spent hundreds of dollars on your hair (ladies, there’s no crime in hair vanity!) and it may take serious time to tame before you start your day. The importance of your hair, ...click here to read more

Do you read food labels while you’re grocery shopping, looking for grams of sugar and fat? If so, you may soon notice some changes – the first in 20 years –designed to reduce obesity and its related diseases among Americans. The updated labels are part of the White House’s ongoing fight against obesity in Americans. Though ...click here to read more

Devotees of a high protein diet similar to the popular Atkins diet may want to reconsider their meal plan. New research has found that eating too much animal protein can be as unhealthy as smoking 20 cigarettes a day. Step away from that barbecue! An American study from the University of Southern California (USC), published ...click here to read more

You were always told to drink your milk and have bread and butter with every meal. But what if the very food you’ve eaten for years and years was actually the cause of your health issues? And how would you know for sure? Enter the age of food sensitivity. There’s more to it than the ...click here to read more

For a lot of us, our diet revolves around convenience food. Out on a small errand? Grab yourself a Big Mac and you’re good to go. Home late from work? Pull out a frozen dinner and pop it in the microwave. No matter how quick and easy, these eating habits damage your health. They expose ...click here to read more

Have you ever noticed that on the weekends, you have a lot more time to go out and eat a chili cheese dog or buttered popcorn? Maybe a flavored milkshake or two — or three. These kinds of end-of-the-week splurges aren’t exactly harmful for you. But to lose weight or maintain your fine form, it’s ...click here to read more

Hey, all of you nut eaters, did you know that you may live longer because of your simple dietary choice? Snack on! Eating nuts frequently is now associated with a lower risk of death, according to a study in the United States, notably the largest of its kind. Researchers found that by eating 28 g ...click here to read more