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08/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain

Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an […]

02/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pros and cons of Paleo, low-carb and fasting diets: What they all have in common is lots of fresh vegetables

The word “diet” comes from the Greek word diata which means “way of life.” Many types of diets are increasingly becoming popular today, such as the Paleo, low-carb, and fasting diets. However, adhering to a diet should not just be like jumping on the bandwagon. Before following a diet, you must weigh its pros and […]

02/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating for your MIND: Scientists combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets to prevent cognitive decline

At least one in eight people older than 65 in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, according to a study, a group of scientists has formulated a “hybrid diet” that can help prevent cognitive decline. According to their findings, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet […]

01/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Another reason to go Mediterranean: Research shows the diet helps protect older adults from becoming frail, prolonging health and independence

Healthcare experts advocate the Mediterranean diet because of its various health benefits. According to the analysis of several studies, this particular diet can even “reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals.” The findings were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The analysis indicates the Mediterranean diet, which mainly features plant-based foods, like “fruits and vegetables, […]

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