One thing all eating patterns that sustain good health have in common is lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with healthy sources of protein and fats. Consistently eating fresh whole foods with an emphasis on vegetables and fruits will help maintain a healthy body weight and lower your risk for conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. The articles below will help you get started.
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Sea Bass with Chermoula Sauce
Grilled Sea Bass with Chermoula Chermoula is a marinade and relish commonly used in Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking. It is traditionally used to flavor fish or seafood, but it’s commonly used with other meats, especially chicken, or vegetables. In my opinion, it’s fantastic, and I’m actually surprised that it’s not as common as …
How to Boost Your Immune System
Is it possible to improve your immune system? For most people, the answer is yes. While our immune systems are amazingly good at defending against diseases, right now with COVID-19, it makes sense to take what steps are available to boost our immune systems. So, what lifestyle changes should we consider? What’s proven to work? …
How Do You Make an Anti-Aging Smoothie?
Fit after 50 Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle Smoothie Is There an Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle Smoothie? The answer is yes, there are anti-aging, anti-wrinkle smoothies, and in this post, I’ll take you through my recipe for a super anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, cancer-fighting and healthy aging blueberry smoothie – that tastes good! So one thing you’ll notice is that …
Guide to Healthy Aging Through Proper Nutrition
Guide to Healthy Aging Through Proper Nutrition DAVID SCHUTZ Did you know that one of the benefits of good nutrition is that you can easily improve your chances of healthy aging and add years to your life by making smarter food choices? The fact is, proper nutrition and healthy aging are inextricably linked. Nobody gets to live …
Why Organic is Better Than Conventional
Why Organic is Better Than Conventional A four-year study called the Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) project, found that organic food is significantly more nutritious than ordinary produce, and can help improve your health and longevity. The study involved 33 academic centers across Europe is the largest of its kind, and lasted four years. The …
Inflammation: 7 Ways to Reduce It, 14 Foods to Eat Regularly
Inflammation: 7 Ways to Reduce It, 14 Foods to Eat Regularly David Schutz In this post, we’re going to talk about inflammation. Why? Let’s start by understanding it. Inflammation is a natural response by our immune system to anything our body identifies as foreign, such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. Intermittent bouts …
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Drinking Soda Increases Disease Risks – 8 Reasons to Stop
Drinking Soda Increases Disease Risks – 8 Reasons to Stop DAVID SCHUTZ Have you ever Googled “How much soda do Americans drink per year?” I was shocked at the answer: from 2010 data, the answer is “an average of 44.7 gallons consumed per person, per year.” Surprising? How much soda do you drink? Are you …
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Top 7 Belly Fat Burning Foods
Top 7 Belly Fat Burning Foods There are certain foods that can help your body burn fat, and there are certain foods that make the body store belly fat. Here, I will teach you seven fat burning foods you will want to add to your daily diet. These seven flat-belly foods help you lose belly …
New Longevity Benefits of Whey Protein
The Longevity Benefits of Whey Protein Many people think of whey protein as a supplement only used by athletes wanting to increase their muscle mass. But evolving research suggests the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine and other fractions found in whey can mimic the longevity benefits of calorie restriction (CR)! Searching for CR-mimetics, scientists recently investigated the life span effects …
9 Habits Promoting Longevity of 100+ Year Old People
9 Habits of 100+ Year Old People that Promote Longevity DAVID SCHUTZ “What’s the key to your 92 years?” I ask my dad. He smiles, and says “Diet and luck, exercise and luck, and a whole lotta luck.” Well it turns out that there’s quite a bit of truth to that. We’re not all going …
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