Food Archives

What Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Berries?

How much fruit should you eat per day? What fruits are the healthiest nutrition-wise? The daily recommended fruit intake is 3 medium servings per day, but what fruit should you go for? If you want to get the biggest bang for your nutritional buck, you should opt for the ones that contain the most antioxidants and other protective compounds. The following fruit intake recommendations are taken from How Not to Die, a science-backed nutritional guide written by physicians Gene Stone and Michael Greger.

The Healthiest Veggies and Their Nutritional Benefits

Do you want to ramp up your veggie intake? What are some of the healthiest vegetables you can eat? It’s not a secret that vegetables are good for your health. Most veggies are low in calories but packed with nutritional goodness. This article takes a look at some of the healthiest veggies you can eat including greens and cruciferous vegetables.

High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors and Prevention

What causes high blood pressure? What are the main risk factors that predispose people to develop chronically elevated blood pressure? The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known. However, several factors have been shown to contribute to a heightened risk of the disease, the main one being a diet high in sodium and cholesterol. Keep reading to learn more about high blood pressure risk factors, how it develops, and some ways to prevent it.

How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Know the Basics

Is it possible to prevent colorectal cancer? What are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing the disease? Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most cases of colorectal cancer could have been prevented. The most important rule of thumb to prevent colorectal cancer is to get regular stool testing starting at the age of 50 to 75. Diet is another important prevention factor. Below is a list of things you can do to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Through Diet

What causes Alzheimer’s disease? Can Alzheimer’s be cured? Is there a way to prevent it? The immediate proximal cause of Alzheimer’s Disease is amyloid plaques in the brain—the plaques damage neurons and neuronal networks. A total cure for people with Alzheimer’s is likely impossible, given that the neuron networks have been damaged, but prevention may be possible. This article takes a look at how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, supported by research.

How to Reduce the Risk of a Stroke: Dietary Guidelines

What causes a stroke? What is the strongest risk factor for having a stroke? Strokes are caused by a clogged artery in the brain, leading to a lack of oxygenation and death of part of the brain. Like heart disease, the hardening of the blood vessels through atherosclerotic plaques is a contributor to the risk of strokes. Below is a list of foods with properties that can help you reduce the risk of stroke.

How to Never Binge Again: Improve Your Diet Habits

Want to know how to never binge again when it comes to dieting? How can Glenn Livingston’s book help you kick your bad habits? In his book Never Binge Again, Glenn Livingston teaches readers how to change their mindset, create a meal plan, and ignore the pig in their brain that wants to ruin their diet. Livingston’s advice also works for other areas of your life such as social media, exercise, and working habits. Here’s a brief overview of Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingston.

Why Do We Binge Eat? How to Say “No” to the Pig

Why do we binge eat? How can we take back control of our urges? In his book Never Binge Again, Glenn Livingston discusses the root cause for why we binge eat. Livingston says that we all have an “inner pig” in our brains that crave mass quantities of food to ensure our survival. Unfortunately, we no longer need to store up food to survive and the inner pig isn’t easy to turn off. Continue reading to learn more about why we binge and how we can work to silence our inner pigs.

How to create a “Never Binge Again” Food Plan

Want to know how to make a Never Binge Again food plan? How can this food plan help you say no to the inner pig in your head that wants to binge? In the book Never Eat Again, Glenn Livingston shares a food plan that will help you fight your binge eating urges. His food plan consists of always, nevers, unrestricted, and conditionals. He also provides tips and advice to keep your diet on track. Here is the Never Binge Again food plan from Glenn Livingston.

How to Deal With Cravings and Discomfort on a Diet

Are you on the Never Binge Again food plan? Do you want to know how to deal with cravings and discomfort that come with limiting your food intake? In his book Never Binge Again, Dr. Glenn Livingston discusses how to deal with the cravings that arise when you suddenly switch to a food plan. Additionally, if you stick to the food plan then your cravings will subside over time, and eating healthy will become easier. Here are Dr. Glenn Livingston’s tips on how to deal with cravings and discomfort.