Eating

Certainly, by now you know that what you eat plays a large role in how you feel: both your general well being and more specifically, how your body handles the aches and illnesses associated with aging. And while there are innumerable good sources out there (including helpful resources on agebuzz!),…

You probably know how it feels: You’ve overindulged in a junk-food fest and now your stomach is waging holy war against you. Well, according to a new post in the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, your stomach may be the least of your worries. It seems that researchers have found a…

Some of us face this dilemma every morning: whether or not to eat breakfast and if so, what to eat? There are lots of mixed messages about whether to eat when you wake up– though less debate about whether you should stick to a “healthy” breakfast or give in to…

Eating healthy for yourself is tough enough. Trying to do that while also being aware of the environmental impact of your food choices is even more challenging. But as a recent report makes clear, we’ve reached the point where the negative environmental impact of the way we currently eat could…

Raise your hand if you’re exhausted by all of the food rules and diet advice that restricts your instincts when it comes to eating. Some of us never eat a meal without a sense of guilt or shame or bargaining with ourselves about our urge to eat something “bad.” And…

Nothing sparks joy quite like chocolate. But did you know that the happiness buzz you get from a square of dark chocolate is caused by brain-loving nutrients? Dark chocolate contains alkaloids, which interact with neurotransmitters in our brain to stimulate those good feelings. Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants, magnesium, fiber,…