If your parents lived to be over 100 years old, there’s a tempting assumption that whatever the secret to being over 100 is already in your genes. Dietary therapy may help at the last minute, but the basics are already set. For 20 years, researchers have been following adult children of people over 100 years … Read more
Like marmite, raw tomatoes and coriander, fish is one of those polarizing foods. Some people love fish, while others “don’t like fish” and cringe when you recommend a seafood restaurant or recipe. Of course, if you don’t like someone in your family or friends, there’s a good chance they haven’t met their BFF (Best Fish … Read more
Humans are living longer than ever before. Scientists predict that by 2050, nearly 500 million people may be 80 years of age or older. Increasing human life expectancy is due in part to improved nutrition, but what food choices lead to the longest and healthiest outcomes in old age? Scientists are still trying to figure … Read more
(© wayhome.studio – Stock.adobe.com) Most of your grocery cart is ultra-processed food, experts estimate In a nutshell More than half of the calories consumed by American adults come from ultra-processed foods, and a new expert report finally provides a science-backed definition that lawmakers can actually use. A panel of 14 nutrition and policy experts recommends … Read more
Eating healthy in any situation can be difficult, especially when you’re stressed. But now, new research suggests a hack to help you eat healthy even when you’re completely exhausted. This is called “pre-commitment,” and it’s a strategy that may help you make healthier food choices when you’re feeling stressed. Nutritionists say relying on this strategy … Read more
Are you depressed because of grocery prices? Learn how to save money on food with NPR’s four-part newsletter. Please register here You can learn how to make a budget, plan meals, etc. A pile of beans is no longer easy. It actually sounds pretty good. As more Americans seek out cheap, healthy and creative food, … Read more
Review by nutritionist Casey Wing, RD, CD Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Potatoes, especially the skin, contain soluble fiber and resistant starch, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. Whole grain bread provides fiber and nutrients that support heart health. Beans are rich in soluble fiber, resistant starch, and vegetable protein that help … Read more