For some, the benefits of a plant-based diet may seem unclear. However, healthy diets consisting of plant-based foods can reduce the risk of severe health issues like heart disease, obesity, and certain cancers. In some cases it can even alleviate chronic illness. By increasing consumption of whole plant-based foods, there is less room for processed […]
The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be beneficial for protecting you from risk of depression, heart disease, breast cancer, and now gestational diabetes and weight gain during pregnancy. The results, published in a recent on-line study in in PLOS Medicine are based on a clinical trial of over 1,200 pregnant women in the UK, led […]
If you’re like most people, you likely already know that following the Mediterranean Diet can have countless health benefits, including better brain health, reduced risk of breast cancer, healthier body weight, and lower risk of heart disease. Now you can add another health benefit to the list of reasons why you should switch to the […]
A new study presented at the 2017 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Chicago revealed that the diets of adults who eat pasta are associated with higher daily consumption of total vegetables than the diets of non-pasta-eaters. The increased vegetable intake referred specifically to red and orange vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. In […]
It’s Nutrition Month! Want tips for a heathier diet for you and your family? This month, we focus on making smart meal choices and look into new ways to boost your health. Reap the Benefits of Cooking at Home – Yes, preparing home-cooked meals saves money, but it also boosts your nutrition and doesn’t have to […]
A recent study out of Canada, which looked at the association between fat and carbohydrates with cardiovascular disease and mortality, may have you confused, concerned or curious. With all the information that is out there, where do carbs actually fit in a healthy diet? The USDA recommends that carbohydrates make up for 45 to 65 […]
Yet another benefit of the Mediterranean Diet has just been discovered! A recent study has found that people who follow the Mediterranean Diet have better brain health than those who do not practice the diet. The study, published earlier this year in Neurology®, found that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained a greater […]
By now you likely know the many benefits of following the Mediterranean Diet, from a lower BMI, to a lower risk of heart disease, to increased cognitive function. Luckily, the Mediterranean Diet is comprised of many healthy and delicious foods so it’s easy to reap all these benefits. However, with so many foods to choose […]
Here’s one more reason to follow the Mediterranean Diet! New research funded by the World Cancer Research Fund and published in the International Journal of Cancer found that the chances of developing postmenopausal breast cancer are reduced by up to 40% when following a Mediterranean Diet. Researchers looked at the diet habits of just over […]
Pasta is a convenient, nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal for families. Pasta pleases even the pickiest of young eaters. And now, even more good news: new research shows that pasta consumption in children and adolescents is associated with a better diet quality than that of children who do not eat pasta. The research, which was presented at […]
