Nuts are healthy snack options and many studies have investigated the health benefits of increased nut intake. While high in fat, most (but not all) of the fat in nuts is monounsaturated fat, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat. And in spite of the fat factor, one meta-analysis of 33 studies found […]
Just what is the Pegan Diet? The Pegan diet, created by Dr. Mark Hyman, combines key principles from paleo and vegan diets based on the notion that nutrient-dense, whole foods can reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support optimal health. If your first thought is that going Paleo and Vegan simultaneously sounds nearly impossible, […]
If you’re a little bored of relying on quinoa, kale and blueberries to keep your body healthy and full of nutrients, there is a brand-new crop of superfoods making their way to supermarkets and health stores, about to expand your palette and make planning your meals fun again. So what’s the superfood vegetable of the […]
Out with the new, in with the old – or so goes many Americans’ attitudes toward health interventions these days. Modern pharmaceuticals? No thanks. Ancient Eastern medical practices? Yes please. According to a recent article published in U.S. News and World Report, “Many people are trying to go away from traditional types of medicine […]
Still eating three squares a day? How very 1970’s of you. According to a recent article published in U.S. News & World Report, it appears that more than half of Americans’ eating occasions are snacks, and 91 percent of us snack multiple times a day. Okay, but is this good for you? According to studies […]
A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) discovered that women who drink more than one artificially flavored drink a day are at a higher risk for stroke and heart disease. The research found that post-menopausal women who drink multiple diet drinks a day had an increased risk for stroke caused by a blocked […]
Today, plant-based sales account for 20% of food and beverage dollars spent by Americans, with beef alternatives making up 44% of that. In fact, a recent survey found that most Americans are even willing to give lab-grown meat a try. Impossible Foods, the company behind the “bleeding” Impossible Burgers, will soon churn out 500,000 pounds […]
The incredible rise of Peloton’s “smart” stationary bicycles has ushered in competitors in the $14 billion home fitness equipment market. You can now find smart rowing machines, weight lifting systems, boxing gloves, and even jump ropes to stock your burgeoning home gym. Peloton, meanwhile, recently announced it was expanding into yoga, in addition to rolling […]
Plastic is a part of everyday life for most people. It can be found in everything from food packaging and cosmetics to toys. When you guzzle bottled water, you may be getting more than H2O. On the heels of a recent study that found 93 percent of bottled water contained signs of contamination with microplastics, […]
CNBC reports that Google’s sister company Verily wants to make a smart shoe that can track weight and monitor falls. The company has allegedly been looking for partners to develop this shoe and bring it to market, but it’s very early in the process. Fall detection, as in, automatically alerting people when you’ve “fallen and […]