Health Watch readers know when it comes to diet, fat isn’t the enemy. Despite what over 50 years of bad science will tell you, eating the right fats can sustain—even improve—your good health. But there are still some you should avoid at all costs. Canola oil is one of them. There are numerous studies—many funded by the U.S.… Read More
Research Confirms: This is NOT a “Health Food”
It’s one of those foods that most people think they need to eat more of. That starting your day with it is a good way to help boost your health. And you can’t blame them for thinking that.
The government’s Choose My Plate program says you should eat it every day for vitamin D3, potassium, and calcium.1 In the U.K.,… Read More
Friday Five: The Most Healthful Nuts You Can Eat
If you’ve been reading Health Watch, you know we’ve been talking a lot about them lately…and for good reason. Nuts are more than a good snack. Eating them is an easy way to boost your health. They may even help add years to your life.
Here are the five most healthful nuts you can eat.
… Read MoreFriday Five: Jump Start Weight Loss Without Any Dieting
Most diets are fads at best. They rely on unrealistic or unhealthy approaches. And with beach season approaching, you might not know where to turn. Not to worry. There are simple—effective—ways to start losing weight today.
Here are five easy ways to jump-start weight loss. And best of all, not one of them requires you starving yourself or even cutting out foods.… Read More
Centuries-Old Indian Secret for a Sharp Brain
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. Your brain needs it to function.1 In fact, 97% of omega-3s in your brain are DHA.2
Studies show higher levels of it can improve cognitive function… This includes things like mood, memory, and learning. But a DHA deficiency is linked to neurological problems…like anxiety and even Alzheimer’s.3
… Read MoreFive Reasons to Eat More Eggs (#1 Will Surprise You)
Your doctor might think eating eggs will increase your cholesterol levels… That they may even lead to heart disease. But this superfood is full of vitamins and minerals your body needs. And the most nutritious part of the egg is the part they tell you NOT to eat.
Bottom line: when it comes to eggs, the mainstream is just plain wrong.… Read More