While certainly no one has complete control over how long they’ll live, it’s encouraging to know that there actually is a lot in our control. An estimated 80% of chronic disease and premature death is prevented by having healthy diet and lifestyle habits in place. There are literally hundreds of scientific studies linking certain foods … Read more
When it comes to iced versus hot coffee, conversations usually focus on personal taste. But what about health? Do the two versions of coffee affect the human body differently, and are the differences stark enough to warrant permanent changes in your caffeine consumption? To find out, HuffPost spoke with Dr. Majid Basit, a cardiologist with … Read more
Matcha is one of those “it’s been around for centuries but it’s suddenly trendy” drinks with a major health halo. Made of finely ground leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, matcha is a type of green tea that originated in China and was first introduced to Japan in the 12th century. Today, you may drink … Read more
As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. The 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian. But she attributes much of her continued good health to adjusting her diet to what is most available throughout the year. … Read more
We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that helps prevent a number of chronic health problems. When you need a packable, munchable food to carry you through between meals, nuts and seeds are a perfect choice, loaded with fiber, good fats and protein. … Read more
Experts say you should aim to bolster your immune system no matter the season, and diet is a major way you can do just that. Gut health can contribute to the state of your immune system, Kim Shapira, a dietitian and nutrition therapist, tells CNBC Make It. Shapira recommends these “quick ways to repair your … Read more
Peak picnic season is here, with the humble sarnie still the nation’s favourite packed lunch. Brits put away an incredible 11.5 billion sandwiches each year, but what are the pros and cons of some of the most popular fillings? Dietitian Nigel Denby has put together this bite-sized guide: CHEESE: This is a good source of calcium … Read more
When it comes to eating fruit and vegetables it is quite common to have certain parts of the plant leftover afterwards. Whether the stem, seeds or the skin, some parts are just not as appetising as others. While the only real issue with throwing away parts of a fruit or vegetable is the potential food … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it, my stomach’s heard it, too. But my stomach doesn’t care, and I’m not alone. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a quarter of Americans skip breakfast. So what are we doing to ourselves? Well, it depends on who … Read more
A picture taken on February 21, 2024 show the logo of Swiss food giant Nestle on the company’s headquarters in Vevey, western Switzerland. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images The meteoric rise of weight loss drugs means consumers’ nutritional needs are “shifting” which provides new opportunities for food companies, Nestle CEO Mark Schneider told … Read more
