4 simple ways to eat for longevity 1. Eat more whole foods “Well, first of all, focus on whole and minimally processed foods, especially plant foods,” says Hu. Aim to incorporate more whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes into every meal, he adds. Hu strongly recommends a diet similar to the […]
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Two Ottawa restaurants made it to Canada’s top 100 for healthy eating
Two Ottawa restaurants have made it to Canada’s 100 healthiest restaurants in 2024, according to a new report by OpenTable. Fairouz Café –a modern Middle Eastern café located in the Byward Market — and Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine – a Peruvian inspired restaurant located in Centretown — are Ottawa’s restaurants on the OpenTable Top […]
Prebiotics in plant-based foods may help control unhealthy eating
Science has shown that a healthy gut can make beneficial changes in the brain and vice versa, via a connection known as the gut-brain axis. A healthy gut requires good amounts of probiotics (beneficial bacteria), which grow by feeding off prebiotics, compounds found in plant fiber. A new study suggests prebiotics have a role in […]
Top 20 Countries with the Healthiest Diets
In this article, we shall discuss the healthiest food in the world and the top 20 countries with the healthiest diets. To skip our detailed analysis of the global food industry in 2023 and the global shift to conscious eating, go directly and see Top 5 Countries with the Healthiest Diets. The global food industry […]
The Top Five Questions Dieticians are Asked
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Sponsored by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center At the start of every new year, one of the most common habits among Americans looking to improve their health is to set New Year’s Resolutions […]
These 5 eating habits are sabotaging your diet
We all develop certain eating habits, many of them healthy, such as choosing whole grain over refined, eating vegetables at every meal and planning meals in advance. Some habits though, ones you might not even be aware of, can deprive your diet of vital nutrients and protective antioxidants. Others can propel you to overeat. The […]