Articles for Food

Source: CNN You can protect yourself from cancer by eating organic, a new study suggests. Those who frequently eat organic foods lowered their overall risk of developing cancer, a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine finds. Specifically, those who primarily eat organic foods were more likely to ward off non-Hodgkin lymphoma and postmenopausal breast […] Read More

Article Source: The Washington Post As if there isn’t enough whiplash-inducing nutrition advice out there, now skipping breakfast is being lauded by some as a good thing. The meal has become a casualty of a popular diet called intermittent fasting, which requires going extended periods of time without eating. The diet is such a big […] Read More

I often find myself struggling to find new and creative ways to plan and cook meals, and have recently invested in some new cooking tools to spice up my home cooking. When we become bored of eating food prepared the same way, we revert to poor eating choices that are pre-made or fast food. Investing […] Read More

Apples, pumpkins, chai… oh my! These smoothies are an easy and convenient way to get more fresh fruits and veggies in your diet. Here are some great options you can include in your fall routine, all of them autumn inspired with seasonal ingredients. They’re seriously healthy and great for you! Give them a try, they’ll […] Read More

Article Source: New York Times Dietary guidelines suggest substituting fat-free or low-fat dairy for full-fat products, but a new study questions those recommendations. A large new study links whole-fat dairy food consumption to a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings raise questions about current dietary guidelines, which suggest substituting fat-free or low-fat dairy for […] Read More

September is National Recovery Month. Women are at greater risk for some of the negative effects of alcohol, but their drinking is catching up to men. As Dana Bowman’s family grew, so did her appetite for alcohol. Bowman, who lives in Lindsborg, Kansas, didn’t drink much in high school or college, and occasionally enjoyed alcohol […] Read More

Article Source: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto researchers have found that the portfolio diet, a plant-based way of eating previously shown to lower cholesterol levels, reduces other risk factors for cardiovascular disease including blood pressure, triglycerides and inflammation. In addition to reducing LDL (or ‘bad’) cholesterol by about 30 per cent […] Read More

With the fall season rapidly approaching, it’s important to give your immune system an extra boost to protect your body from diseases and germs. If you work indoors or in an office setting, chances are you’ll come into contact with many people each day and increase your risk of catching a cold, stomach flu, or […] Read More