The recently published New England Journal of Medicine article on the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, “Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet,” has been roundly praised. It might have been better titled, “Promoting Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet.” All three dietary groups had almost equal facility promoting the growth and clinical appearance of cardiovascular disease which [...]

In his new book, “Salt Sugar Fat,” Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Michael Moss takes readers on a tour of the $1 trillion processed food industry, and the sights aren’t pretty. The average American eats 33 pounds of cheese and 70 pounds of sugar a year, and health experts say those trends triggered the obesity epidemic that has left millions [...]

We evolved eating huge amounts of plants. It’s estimated that 200,000 years ago we got 600mg of vitamin C a day. That’s the amount of vitamin C found in 10 oranges. Every day we appear to have consumed the amount of vitamin E found in 2 cups of nuts, the amount of fiber found in 12 bowls of oatmeal, and the [...]

Low-carbohydrate diets can lead to weight gain and heightened risk of heart disease, according to a new study in Sweden. As part of an effort to reduce heart disease risk in the 1980s, more than 140,000 individuals were encouraged to decrease their fat intake. They did so, and their cholesterol levels fell—for a while. However, in the early 2000s, the [...]

A vegan diet has long been known to be a source of healing and comfort for the physical body that is suffering from inflammation. Natural foods and organic foods have been proven to be most effective in treating inflammation and it makes sense that by removing some of the toxic store-bought foods that are not organic, as in produce and [...]

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is encouraging guests to get ready for summer by adding a little color to their diet. Starwood’s global powerhouse announced its new approach to nutrition with Color Your Plate by Sheraton Fitness, a dining program that makes it easy for travelers to eat healthier on the road. All it takes is adding colors from fruits and [...]

What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure. Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping [...]

The new federal MyPlate food icon that recommends Americans fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables is completely at odds with federal agriculture subsidies that promote production of high-fat, high-calorie food products, doctors say. The nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) points out that more than 60 percent of agricultural subsidies for domestic food products in recent history [...]

A gluten-free dining guide provides options at all of the Kauai, Hawaii resort’s six restaurants and lounges. The newly renovated Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has launched its own gluten-free dining guide making it easy for those with sensitivities to dine out. With the growing number of food allergies in the population, this guide is a welcome sign for [...]

Whether an avid or professional golfer or just aspiring to be one, smart snacking is key to keeping fueled and focused during a round of play. With snacking tips from Almond Board of California in partnership with Titleist Performance Institute nutrition expert Robert Yang and four-time PGA champion Ben Crane, golfers can identify tasty opportunities that will help them reach [...]