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11/02/2017 / By Russel Davis

Variation on the Mediterranean diet may help you make it to 100: Consider trying the “Pioppi” diet for 7 days

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra and former athlete Donal O’Neill have written a book called The Pioppi Diet: A 21-day Lifestyle Plan, which features a seven-day diet plan that adopts the regular meal plans followed by residents of Pioppi Village in Italy. Pioppi has been acknowledged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the home of the […]

08/28/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Walnuts found to satiate appetite and give you a feeling of “fullness”

Walnuts are healthy snacks linked to a bevy of health benefits, and a recent study has found another one. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center claim that eating walnuts can lead to reduced food cravings, as well as increased feelings of fullness. According to ScienceDaily.com, they found that the consumption of walnuts was associated […]

06/13/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Vegetarian diets found to be the most effective way to lose weight, reveals new study

The answer to a trimmed waistline and leaner body isn’t that complicated at all. There’s no need for fancy fad diets or expensive supplements to shed off those unwanted pounds and stay in shape. All you need to do is stuff your plate with more greens because, according to a new study published in the […]

04/22/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Losing weight can be as easy as starting a vegan diet

Could a vegan diet really help with weight loss? While there are many reasons people choose to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle, such as concerns about animal welfare and cruelty, the environment and sustainability, there are also many health-related reasons to embark on a vegan path. Following a vegan diet can be very rewarding […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you

They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]

02/28/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Stop overlooking this powerful medicinal melon in your grocery store

You may never have heard of Momordica charantia, also known as bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash or balmspear, but it has been a medicinal staple in India and China for hundreds of years, and its health benefits are far sweeter than its name may suggest. The bitter melon is a tropical fruit that can […]

02/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Beware: These foods can damage your metabolism

If you are on a journey to lose weight or get into shape for the spring and summer months, yet everything you do seems to be without any effect, then metabolic damage may be holding you back. Limiting calories to the max, certain food types, and overtraining can have significant effects on your body’s ability […]

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