There are many good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables each day. Not only do fruits and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function at their best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight. But some plant foods may be more beneficial to your health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols. For example, a recent study I helped lead showed that people who eat a diet high in…
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The best dishes to eat at any age
Children and boys They should eat a balanced diet containing a variety of goodies such as eggs, milk, spinach, lettuce and greens. Foods rich in calcium, iron and vitamins are very important during growth. They must stay away from processed meals as they have no health benefits and can lead to obesity and other health problems. 1920s-30s Don’t skip meals and eat recklessly because you’re young, instead make an investment in your body and nutrition. If you don’t eat meals containing vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium, it could lead to…
Read MoreDo you eat your fruit badly? Avoid these mistakes for maximum health benefits
News Lifestyle Health Do you eat your fruit badly? Avoid these mistakes for maximum health benefits From juicing fruit to eating it as a nighttime snack, find out why these common practices aren’t the healthiest. Are you guilty of eating fruit in these ways? (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock) Rich in various nutrients, fruits are an essential part of a balanced diet and provide multiple health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight. But did you know that the way you consume fruits affects their absorption in…
Read MoreHarvard Nutritionist: 4 Toxic Food Ingredients That ‘Actually Make You Hungrier’ and ‘Hijack Your Brain’ Eat This Instead
Unbeknownst to many people, the foods we buy contain many lurking toxic additives. That means they’ve been altered in ways that actually make you hungrier and hijack your brain to make your emotional eating habits worse. As a Harvard-trained nutritionist, I always remind people to read food labels. Of course, you don’t need to completely avoid some additives. But moderation can do your body a whole world of good. 1. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Added to many flavored foods, MSG antagonizes your pancreas into making it make more insulin, a hormonal…
Read MoreKeto Fruits: What Fruits To Eat And Avoid On The Keto Diet
Keto fruits are fruits that fit into a keto diet. Keto fruits are by definition fruits that are low in carbohydrates and sugars. While you may know many of the health benefits of these fruits, this article will also explore some lesser-known and impressive health benefits of low-carb, low-sugar fruits. In this article, you will also learn about the risks associated with certain keto fruits so you can determine if keto fruit is right for you. What is the keto diet? The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a restrictive eating…
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