Superfoods are foods that provide exceptional health benefits, such as improved immune system function, reduced risk for disease or heightened longevity. While most any nutritious food can benefit older adults, certain foods may provide the most...
The term "superfood" is used to describe a food that has a high nutrient content that is useful to the body in many ways. The term "raw food" describes food that is eaten in its most natural and pure state. Raw superfoods are more easily digested...
Steven Pratt's "The Superfoods Rx" hit bookstores in 2003, identifying a list of 14 foods Pratt claimed were as unusually good for you as supersized fast food meal is bad. According to advice in Pratt's book and accompanying website, you can...
Superfoods are foods that seem to be beneficial for your health, according to the latest research and/or persuasive anecdotal evidence. The term superfood is a loose label put on certain foods by all sorts of people, from nutrition book authors to...
A tuna avocado roll contains tuna, rice, avocado, dried seaweed, sometimes wasabi, sprouts or other garnish. Three of these ingredients -- tuna, avocado and seaweed -- are on Dr. Steven Pratt's list of "superfoods." Pratt's superfoods are foods as...
All foods are not created equal: just ask anybody who's had to choose between a fast-food hamburger and a green salad. Dr. Steven Pratt took this idea a step further in 2003 with the release of his book "Superfoods Rx." This book claims that, just...
Not only do experts have differing opinions as to what the best practice is, today's final word may be overturned by tomorrow's discovery. However, nutrition researchers have identified several steps you can take to improve your brain function and...
In addition to exercise, a sleek stomach requires a healthy diet. But not all foods are created equal and some will help your midsection better than others. According to FitnessMagazine.com, a flat-abs diet should include fiber, antioxidants and...
Detox diets are often used to cleanse and rid the body of toxins, or to jump-start a weight loss program. The body's liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and digestive system are designed to remove unwanted pollutants from the body. However, if you still...
Soy is an inexpensive alternative source of protein, so powerful that Dr. Steven Pratt includes it on his list of "Superfoods," foods as unusually healthy as fast-food french fries are unhealthy. You can use soy flour in most recipes that call for...
Whether you are fighting your diabetes with lifestyle changes or seeking a complementary approach while taking insulin, you can improve your health with dietary changes. Fruit and vegetables are a key part of a nutritionally balanced diet, but...
Even lemon lovers like to sweeten the fruit's tartness at dessert time. Current thinking suggests that sugar and desserts needn't be outlawed from the diabetic diet -- provided you lower your meal's carbohydrate intake to accommodate an especially...
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse states that nearly 23.6 million Americans, or almost 8 percent of the nation's population, have some form of diabetes. The disease is diagnosed when the body exhibits problems either producing or...
Acai berry has been a hot topic ever since it was featured on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" website in July 2009 in an article written by Dr. Nicholas Perricone. The berry is available in a powdered form to mix into a drink, and has been featured in...
Peanuts contain a lot of fat. You could easily gain weight by eating peanuts -- a cup contains 868 calories -- and carrying excess body fat makes it harder to control your blood sugar levels. But if you eat peanuts in small quantities, the fiber...
Once dismissed as a Victorian relic, watercress has moved off the dainty sandwich tray and onto the list of superfoods. The small-leaved salad green is packed with vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidant compounds believed to help lower...
If you're a regular watcher of daytime television, you may be familiar with Dr. Mehmet Oz, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. Oz encourages healthy eating, specifically citing the benefits of certain "superfoods." According to The Dr. Oz Show,...
A superfood is a food that is extremely healthy, containing a large variety of vitamins and minerals or health boosting elements. These are the foods that when eaten in abundance can lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases. At the...
Whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables are staples of a healthy diet for both women and men. Women have unique nutritional needs during various life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause. A handful of so-called superfoods that...
Fad diets don't work to produce a flat stomach. Girdles and other support undergarments may make you appear thinner by compressing and redistributing excess fat, but the effects disappear the minute you get undressed, according to Edward R....
High in fiber and virtually fat-free, sweet potatoes may help lower rather than raise your cholesterol if you eat them baked or boiled. But sweet potatoes topped with butter, sour cream or cooked in high-fat, high-sugar casseroles could elevate...
Lemons, a fruit that belongs to the citrus family, also makes the American Diabetes Association list of superfoods that you should include in your diet. Citrus fruits are perhaps best known for their richness in vitamin C. But lemons provide an...
Although 100 different people might define "extreme health" in 100 different ways, most will probably agree that it includes long lifespan, abundant energy and improved immunity. A combination of the Harvard School of Public Health Food Pyramid...
If you were deserted on an island, but could only take 10 healthy foods with you, what would they be? Often called super foods, top ten healthy foods includes those that are low in fat, high in antioxidants and fiber, loaded in vitamins and...
Many fad diets promote the idea that if you eat or avoid a specific kind of food, you can get thinner and healthier. Sometimes, this advice is accurate. Numerous studies show that avoiding trans fats can improve your health and lifespan. Other...
A proper diet plan is an essential aspect of managing your diabetes. The foods you put into your body affect your blood sugar, so it is important that you make healthy, diabetes friendly choices. Foods deemed diabetes "superfoods" are especially...
Eating fat is essential to getting your metabolism to work properly and burning off extra weight. When eating fats, it is important to differentiate between the various types. FitnessMagazine.com recommends replacing the unhealthy trans and...
Blueberries are often found on lists of superfoods, and for good reason. Packed with powerful antioxidants, blueberries are low in calories and high in fiber. They are predominately composed of carbohydrates, like most fruits, so if you are on a...
In "The Eat-Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno, clean eating is described as a lifestyle, more so than a specific diet. The clean eating principles outlined in the book are to eat five or six small meals per day, eat every two to three hours, combine...
