I recently came across a news article about the Mediterranean diet and cognitive health among older adults. But the reporting was so full of errors, omissions, and misinformation, that I found it [...]
Category: Diet
“Bringing on the heat” protects against cancer, heart disease, and death
When I first began traveling the world to study traditional cultures, I noted something that seemed like a paradox at first… The hotter the climate—and the closer you got to the equator—the [...]
These international condiments add unexpected flavor and nutrition to your cooking
I love cooking. And in the summertime, especially, I enjoy adding fresh condiments to my homecooked meals. It’s a nice way to add flavor and important nutrients to any dish. So, [...]
Lose unwanted pounds and boost blood sugar control—just in time for summer!
As we head into the warmer weather of spring, some people feel the urge to lose a few pounds. But instead of counting calories, cutting carbs, or spending hours at the gym, I suggest you try [...]
Men: Adding these five foods to your diet slashes prostate cancer risk
It’s really no wonder why prostate cancer remains the No. 1 cancer in American men today! The disease gets short shrift when it comes to research and funding into prevention, screening and [...]
Could eating FEWER fruits and veggies be the secret to a longer, healthier life?
Few people achieve the government’s long-standing recommendation to eat six to eight servings of fruits and vegetables per day. But the good news is, a major, new study shows you may not need to [...]
Take supplements to optimize—not replace—a healthy, balanced diet
I recently received a question from a concerned reader about the effectiveness of taking a nutritional supplement as a replacement for eating real, whole fruits and vegetables. It’s an important [...]
Disturbing connection between popular, “plant-based” diets and eating disorders
I’ve always maintained that a balanced diet including healthy meats, seafood, and dairy is a basic tenet of good physical—and mental—health. On the flip side, numerous modern studies suggest [...]
Try adding this quick, hearty, and healthy dish to the menu this week
Since the coronavirus pandemic first hit U.S. soil back in March 2020, a lot of people started to spend much more time preparing meals themselves at home. And that’s a good thing—as it lets you [...]
The supposedly “healthy” diet that can increase your heart disease risk
In recent years, big business has somehow managed to convince millions of Americans that they need to follow a strictly plant-based diet to support their health. But, as an anthropologist, [...]
