The Science of Deliciously Good Health

Looking for a sweet snack that will satiate your appetite rather than leave your stomach grumbling for more? It turns out that consuming dried plums may help suppress hunger levels – a helpful hint for any calorie-curbing diet.

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The VB6 diet – vegan before 6pm – is gaining traction among the growing number of people eating less meat and more veggies in an attempt to ward off disease and save the planet. The gravitas of grazing on greens all day is that after six, snaffling a steak is A-1 OK. 

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By the end of a busy day, most of us have missed the banana boat when it comes to garnering our daily nutritional requirements. So whether you’re heading out or staying in, it’s important to make every bite count. There’s so much debate about what to eat and what to eliminate, it’s hard to boil [...]

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My old college lab partner used to call Coke the “death doctor,” because it was the perfect remedy to a deathly hangover. However, mounting scientific evidence suggests there might have been a subconscious truth to his witty rhetoric about the “dark side” of cola.

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Looking for a delicious way to spice up your diet? Turmeric coud turn out to be your secret tummy-trimming ingredient, according to a new study published in this month’s Journal of Nutrition.

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Jamie Lee Curtis’ two week Activia challenge has catapulted yogurt into the nutritional spotlight. But are the health benefits worth the hoopla, or is it just commercial hype?

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Sticking to a strictly Mediterranean diet may not only help keep your arteries clear and your waistline in check, but according to a new study published in the February issue of the Archives of Neurology, it could also assist in staving off senility.

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Over the last fifteen years, researchers have championed the benefits of a Mediterranean diet – both as a way to maximize your health, and minimize your mid section. Staples of the Mediterranean diet include fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds, seafood, yogurt, olive oil, and small amounts of wine. Meat intake is considered [...]

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I’m more than happy to add a cup of mixed berries to my breakie mix – they’re high in antioxidants, which eat up those trouble making free-radicals that cause “brain drain” and memory loss, and have even been shown to reduce the effects of Alzhemeir’s in rats. However, when I hear they can also ward [...]

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