New evidence supports past evidence that a high intake of tree nuts may be able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). A new study by McKay et. al. focuses on…
As we get older, most men and women find it more and more difficult to stay active and healthy. This lack of activity and nutrition can lead to a condition called sarcopenia, which is the gradual loss of…
Is the way you cook your food causing you to struggle with weight loss? We’re not just talking about adding extra calories while you prepare your meals–a recent study shows that the cookware you use could be affecting…
The study of diabetes unearthed compounds formed through a process called glycation which has been linked to end-stage renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and skin aging. Research shows that by consuming a low-carb diet, you may decrease…
A study published last month in the British Medical Journal found that a 10 percent increase in ultra-processed foods correlated with a 12 percent increase in cancer. In this study, researchers followed the dietary habits of more than…
Once emphatically ingrained into our minds as detrimental to healthy living, it turns out that fats aren’t quite the dangerous macronutrient that health organizations once thought they were. In fact, the Journal of American Medicine published the results…
Many people believe that losing weight is all about calories, and consuming fewer calories than you burn is the only way to shed pounds. However, current research on obesity and weight gain do not support the idea that…
A recent study found the drug Metformin to be effective against thyroid cancer in the absence of glucose. More importantly, a ketogenic diet may improve the effectiveness of your treatment with Metformin. What is Metformin? Metformin is a…
Research shows that Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be treated with a ketogenic diet. This promising therapy involves increasing the number of lipids in a diet; this increases important metabolic byproducts to prevent progression of the disorder. Here’s…