High Five: The Definitive Food Balance For Your Daily Diet
March 3, 2021
Figuring out what to eat these days can be complicated. But some food advice is quite clear. For instance, there’s strong evidence that “5-a-day,” that is, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, is both essential for healthy aging and now, with new research in the journal Circulation, associated…
Feeding Frenzy: How We Eat Is Harming Our Health
November 11, 2020
Let’s face it: assuming you’ve been able to maintain your health and financial resources, one of the few sources of pleasure you likely have these days is food. While eating at a restaurant continues to be a potential source of risk during COVID, deciding what to eat at home, either…
From Soup To Nuts: Good Food And Nutrition Are Critical For Healthy Aging
September 11, 2019
Almost daily, there’s a news story about the latest “research” on what you should- or shouldn’t- be eating. Just opening your fridge at this point feels like an act of bravery, as the expert guidance on healthy eating seems to constantly shift. But, according to real nutrition experts, the truth…
Nuts And Bolts: You Should Be Eating These Nuts
October 17, 2018
If you’re like most of us, you’re always on the prowl for something to snack on. But you probably also know that you are what you eat- the healthier your food, the healthier you’ll age. So how do you solve the snack dilemma? No doubt about it: Nuts are among…
In A Nutshell: A Handful Of Walnuts For A Whole Lot Of Benefit
August 31, 2017
We’re always trying to include healthy additions to our diet, and if they can help control hunger and food cravings? All the better. Turns out walnuts may fall into this category. New research published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism sheds light on why eating walnuts may not only be healthy but…
Nuts And Bolts: New Research Highlights The Value Of Snacking On Almonds
August 17, 2017
You probably know by now that snacking on nuts is part of a heart healthy diet. But new research, just published in the Journal of Nutrition, takes this advice to another level when it comes to almonds. We’ve known that almonds contain healthy fats, fiber and vitamin E, and that…