Food / Nutrition

Researchers at Harvard hope so…at least they hope you are eatingnuts on a regular basis. In a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these nutritional experts make the case that regular nut consumption provides enormous benefit to counteract health concerns as weage. From contributing to better…

You often read about the anti-aging properties of many foods and nutrients. But did you know that there are specific groups of foods considered to have the opposite effect? According to Dr. Erika Schwartz, a leading medical practitioner of preventive medicine, there are four specific groups of food to avoid…

In a small but exceptionally important study (for those of us who can’t live without chocolate), Portuguese researchers have found a link between long term regular chocolate consumption and a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Studying people over 65, these researchers determined that in the 309 people enrolled in the…

Hot weather often means the need for additional hydration, especially when you’re exerting yourself and heavily sweating. For older individuals, even modest dehydration can spell serious trouble, and the signs and symptoms may be subtle rather than obvious. So with aging people, it’s important to keep an eye out for…

In yet another example of you are what you eat, researchers from Australia have just published a study which demonstrates the superior value of dietary fiber for successful aging. More than any other nutrient, fiber is associated with giving you the best shot at reaching old age disease free and…

It’s commonly known that the body needs vitamins and nutrients to work effectively and stay healthy. Often we can just feel that things are off when we haven’t been eating well. But how do we know if others are nutritionally depleted or even malnourished: is it always obvious to spot? Apparently not,…