I Used An App To Buy Only Ethical Food. It Was Really Hard.
As I walked up to the banana pileup, I knew I was in trouble.
Sure, those things are an excellent (and affordable) healthy snack, but they are almost universally sourced from producers with serious ethical issues.
Yet I still wanted them. What would Michael Pollan do?!
Sheepishly, I scanned the banana barcode using HowGood, a free app intended to help shoppers make more ethical food purchases. I’d been using the app all week to try to make all the “right” choices at the grocery store.
The app revealed, unsurprisingly, that the bananas did not meet HowGood’s sustainability standards, but there were n...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Ways We Can Begin Taking Preventative Measures Today To Improve Brain Fitness
This study was one of the catalysts for other researchers to begin exploring just how malleable the brain truly is, and how brain performance can be improved through deliberate practice.
Combine these two categories of brain health—diagnosable diseases and “brain fitness”—and suddenly a new conversation has risen: can neuroplasticity-based brain training and related research-to-practice innovation actually impact mental health, help improve people’s lives, and finally, have a significant impact on the associated economic issues.
BrainFutures thinks so.
BrainFutures 2017, a conference set for September 6-7, in Wa...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diets high in fat and carbohydrates 'may lead to osteoarthritis'
This study supports our advice that a diet that is low in saturated fats can help the ten million people in the UK who have arthritis. We also know that vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D and iron are important for maintaining healthy joints and bones. "Being overweight puts more strain on joints, which can affect the likelihood of developing arthritis. Losing weight may mean a person doesn't have to takepainkillers so often." (Source: Arthritis Research UK)
Source: Arthritis Research UK - April 23, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Very simple swaps will make your food instantly healthier
Nutritionist Amy Morris has come up with five very easy and healthy food swaps, which include changing sugar for healthier grated apple and butter for organic and gut-friendly coconut oil. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Osteoarthritis linked to high-fat diet
A new study demonstrates a connection between osteoarthritis and a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Coconut oil, however, may have a protective effect. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news
7 Ways To Eat Healthy Without Going Broke
Have you ever worried that you should be buying more food that's super healthy - maybe even some that's organic - but thought you couldn't afford it. If so, you're not alone. Many people want to eat a healthier diet, but don't think it's possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. They know that real, whole and organic food costs more than regular old grocery store food, so they assume that a super healthy diet is out of their price range.
That’s what I thought, until I tried an experiment and figured out some tips for saving money on real and even organic food. Once I implemented these tips, I realized that y...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Emma Watson Oils Her Pubes And Isn't Afraid To Talk About It
Emma Watson devotes her care to many causes, including the hair down there.
The red carpet stunner recently shared her beauty routine with Into the Gloss, revealing one very curious product as a go-to.
“...I use Fur Oil,” Watson told Into the Gloss. “I’ll use that anywhere from the ends of my hair to my eyebrows to my pubic hair. It’s an amazing all-purpose product.”
Fur Oil is an all-natural blend of grape seed, jojoba, tea tree and clary sage seed oils that claims to soften pubes and banish ingrown hairs. Users say it “softens hair instantly” and recommend d...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Avoid fads and stick to diet guidelines,' say US heart experts
Conclusion
This review looked into food groups often linked to cardiovascular risk, some of which may be overstated or based on poor evidence.
Overall, the researchers reported there being evidence solid fats are harmful. Examples include coconut and palm oil, eggs, fruit and veg juicing with pulp removal, and "[US] Southern diets" that include added fats, fried and processed foods and sugar-sweetened drinks.
There's also evidence extra virgin olive oil, blueberries and strawberries, leafy green vegetables and controlled portions of nuts are beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Investigating whether the he...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Heart/lungs QA articles Source Type: news
Some Health Fads May Not Be All That Healthy
Vegetable juices, coconut oil have downsides, and gluten-free makes little difference in those without the sensitivity, study finds (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Health Fads May Not Be All That Healthy
Vegetable juices, coconut oil have downsides, and gluten-free makes little difference in those without the sensitivity, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Nutrition (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Health Fads May Not Be All That Healthy
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2017 -- Juicing may be a popular health fad, but evidence suggests it could actually be detrimental to a good diet.
The same goes for coconut oil, which is loaded with saturated fat but has emerged as another dietary craze in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 27, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Food Trends 2017: What a Nutritionist Sees and Hopes You'll See
By Keith-Thomas Ayoob, Ed.D., R.D.
A new year brings an opportunity to reflect on and reevaluate our lives. When you're a registered dietitian/nutritionist, it's also time to review food trends for 2017. That's why I look forward to the annual "What's Trending in Nutrition," a survey from Pollack Communications based on interviews with thousands of registered dietitians.
Here's the survey's list of "Top 10 Superfoods" for 2017:
1
Seeds, such as chia and hemp
6
Kale
2
Avocados
7
Green tea
3
Nuts, such as almonds and walnuts
8
Coconut products
4
Fermented foods, such as yogurt
9
Exotic fruits
5
Ancient grains
10...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do I Know If I’m Eating Enough Healthy Fat?
“Dr. Hyman, how do I know if I’m eating enough fat?” a reader recently asked me. This is an excellent question and one of my favorite subjects because I wholeheartedly believe eating the right amount and type of fat plays a crucial role in shaping health and well-being.
Doctors, patients and readers are often completely confused about fat, clinging to myths and misinformation that prevents them from understanding the latest science to lose weight and achieve optimal health.
You’re familiar with many of these myths: Fat makes us fat, fat contributes to heart disease, and fat leads to obesity. ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
4 Big Fat Food Lies That Make You Fat And Sick
Since the release of my book Eat Fat, Get Thin, I’ve noticed fierce debates on social media and other news sources about things like calorie counting, eating vs. avoiding fat and genetics.
When it comes to overall health and weight loss, there’s an excess of advice out there. Unfortunately, most of it is terrible, misguided, outdated and scientifically disproven.
This ubiquitously poor advice can create weight loss roadblocks and even damage your health. Here are four prevalent misguided myths that drive me nuts.
Myth #1 – All Calories are Created Equal
A calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong. This myth that...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Ways to Improvise In A Food Desert
“Dr. Hyman, I’m going to my in-laws for the holidays, and they live in a food desert,” a reader recently wrote. “Seriously, they have one grocery store and a McDonald’s. What do I do? I’m going to be there for almost 10 days!”
Trust me when I say we’ve all been there. I’ve traveled to towns where I’ve felt forced to make the most of what is available and the options weren’t very impressive. Sometimes you have to improvise and do the best you can with what you have.
It’s not your fault you can’t find real food in the average American town. The foo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
