Aging, Cancer, Mediterranean, Nutrition
Eating fish has long been recommended as part of a nutritious diet. Rich in high-quality proteins, vitamins, and healthful oils, fish and seafood are widely considered to be a healthful choice. They are also a key feature of Blue Zone and Mediterranean diets, which...
Autoimmune Condition, Nutrition
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that affects an estimated 1.3% of US adults. Although no one is sure of what causes the disease, Crohn’s is symptomatic of an...
Autoimmune Condition, Cancer, Mediterranean, Nutrition, Plant Based
If you thought basil pesto was the best, you should try making it with walnuts. There are numerous clinical studies showing that eating walnuts improves health and fight diseases. For example; studies in people with colon cancer have shown that eating two...
Defense Systems, Mediterranean, Nutrition, Paleo
We commonly say that there are two sides to every story, and eggs are one such example of this. Since the 1970s, dietary recommendations have advised limiting intake of eggs to 2–4 per week for the healthy population, and an even more restricted consumption in...
Defense Systems, Mediterranean, Nutrition, Plant Based
Avocados are a unique and delicious fruit, and a rich source of several vitamins, minerals, fiber, and monounsaturated fat. But because of their high fat content, avocados sometimes get a bad rap. A single avocado typically contains around 320 calories (kcal), and...
Aging, Angiogenesis, Autoimmune Condition, Cancer, Defense Systems, Diabetes, Nutrition, Plant Based
Can we eat to starve cancer? The answer is a resounding yes! What we eat is enormously impactful when it comes to preventing and defeating cancer. However, in a world where claims about what will and won’t increase our risk of developing certain cancers are often...
