In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides California residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research is showing that consuming olive oil regularly over many years is linked to a lower chance of dying from dementia. What This…

In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides California residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research is showing that consuming olive oil regularly over many years is linked to a lower chance of dying from dementia. What This…

The resolve to eat a bit healthier is strong, and we’re swapping our weekly takeout for hearty home-cooked meals, fresh fruits and veggies, and nutritious snacks. Just like adopting a plant-based diet, holistic health isn’t about deprivation, starvation, or the elimination of foods you love—it’s about creating a sustainable lifestyle, and this includes snacks.  jump…

Vegetarian diet is not solution to every health problem. — Unsplash/File Diet plays a key role in people’s well-being, however, sometimes it is difficult to tell the accurate effects of diet on health. While many people believe that a full vegetarian diet is healthy, it may not be the case. A recent study published in…

Flu season this year shows increased rates of respiratory illnesses. Less sunlight exposure and staying indoors with sick household members can increase flu rates. Food groups that support gut health like fibres, proteins and healthy spices support the immune system. Include foods like oats, smoothies, samp and brown rice in your meals for the day.…

JÉSHOOTS / Pexels Whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day is a food fight. Generally, you want to eat nutritious, filling foods throughout the day to power through your to-dos and feel good doing so. Still, breakfast sets the table for all that. In particular, a filling, nutrient-dense, gut-healthy breakfast can do…

Vinegar has a long history, dating back to at least 5,000 B.C. Its many uses include preservation, flavoring, pickling and medicine. It also has a rich history in ancient Egypt, China and Greece as a health aid.  Apple cider vinegar in particular has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and there is research to back up at…

Let’s be honest, we’ve all swiped a bite or two of raw cookie dough from the bowl. As kids, licking the beaters was a privilege that was almost better than the cookies themselves. But you’ve also probably been told not to eat cookie dough raw because it’s potentially unsafe, and you’ve likely heard that raw…

A new study found that regularly eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could negatively impact life expectancy if not paired with an otherwise nutritious diet.[] The study was conducted by researchers from Harvard University and followed about 75,000 women and about 40,000 men over the course of 34 years. All participants were healthy without histories of cancer,…

(WYTV)- We’re always preaching to you to eat healthy food, and you might reply, sure, but it can be a bit pricey. Look at where you find the fresh fruits and vegetables in your grocery: round the edges of the store and shopping there can be expensive. It’s much easier to shop in the middle…