Excessive added sugar has many negative health effects, including increased risk of cancer, skin aging and cellular aging (shortening of telomeres). Although consuming small amounts now and then is perfectly healthy, you should try to cut back on sugar whenever possible. Fortunately, simply focusing on eating whole, unprocessed foods automatically decrease the amount of sugar in your […]
Eat Flavonoids to Reduce your Risk of Cognitive Decline
A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. The study looked at several types of flavonoids and found that flavones and anthocyanins may have […]
What’s the best time to eat dinner?
When it comes to the question of the ideal time to eat dinner, it all depends on your circadian rhythm and your own personal health-related goals or medical conditions. Some of the health-related goals may be weight loss, practicing mindfulness with food, and eating more nutritious meals at dinnertime. For the average healthy person, it […]