Blueberries have gotten a lot of attention for their content of resveretrol, the compound that can turn on genes that favor longevity, but that’s not all that blueberries seem to offer to someone looking to age against the machine. Recent research publishing the Journal of Nutrition has found benefits from blueberries not only for general aging but for control of blood sugar and vascular disease as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Am I Blue? Berry, berry blue.
On September - 29 - 2010Comments Off on Am I Blue? Berry, berry blue.
Omega 3 and Omega 6
On July - 30 - 2010Comments Off on Omega 3 and Omega 6
Some months ago, we presented a review of 3 anti-inflammatory diet books. One of the major points on which all three authors agreed was that Omega 3 fatty acids were good for you (so eat plenty of fish and take a fish oil supplement they advise), but unfortunately most of us eat more Omega 6 fatty acids. New research takes that idea one step and four generations further.
Ten Ways to Cut Calories from Your Diet Today
On July - 26 - 2010Comments Off on Ten Ways to Cut Calories from Your Diet Today
For some people, it’s no big deal to just start in on a new way of eating. But for most of us, it can be hard to completely change our dietary habits. Never fear, here are ten great ways to cut calories from your diet starting today, and none of them are terribly difficult.
The Truth About Being Fat, and About Getting Fit
On July - 16 - 2010Comments Off on The Truth About Being Fat, and About Getting Fit
If you are reading this site, you probably already know that being substantially overweight is not good for you. You already know about increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer from obesity. Despite the protests of the “fat acceptance” movement regarding the possibility of being “fit but fat”, scientists keep finding more ways that extra weight is bad for you.
New Research on the Hottest Weight Loss Supplements!
On July - 12 - 2010Comments Off on New Research on the Hottest Weight Loss Supplements!
The International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm, Sweden has not just one, but two great presentations today on commonly available dietary supplements for weight loss. You aren’t going to believe what they found really works!