There are many criticisms of the paleo diet and they all overlook a simple fact: It is not meant to exactly replicate what our ancestors ate. Instead, it is meant to take the general concepts and apply them to our modern food supply, in an effort to reverse the epidemic of chronic diseases.

Oats are also a great food if you’re trying to eat less. The fiber content can help you feel fuller longer so maybe you’ll snack less between breakfast and lunchtime.

Having a healthy long life may just be a matter of consuming the right foods.With that one change, you can lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and reduce the burden on your cardio system. Get started with this list…

Omega-3 fatty acids aren’t just important to your health, they’re essential. In fact, the impact omega-3 fatty acids have on your body is nothing short of miraculous. And if you take your omega-3 intake seriously, your health will thrive…

As a doctor who only wants to relieve my patients’ suffering, it can be frustrating working at getting to the root cause of an allergy — especially one causing chronic health issues.

Curry is not only tasty, but is also reported to have medicinal properties. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, it contains turmeric, a root known as a potent anti-tumor agent.

If you only turn to cranberries for bladder help, you’re missing out. The benefits of this underrated berry are so great, researchers believe they are just beginning to understand the superpowers cranberries can bestow on the human body.

When planning your meals, if you follow a specific diet, sometimes it seems easier to determine what you shouldn’t be eating than what to include. But one thing I’ve learned is to be a little skeptical about the food advice you find online.

Michael Pollan, a celebrated food writer is someone with whom I generally agree. We share many platforms, including the benefits of whole food, real food, a high volume of plant food, and a return to cooking. However, he recently criticized the paleo diet and with this, I must take issue.

When most people diet, one of the first foods they tend to shy away from is real cheese. But when you combine fat and protein you satisfy your hunger pangs in a way that will last for hours…

Multitudes of studies have been carried out on different types of tea and herbal tea preparations, but understanding the differences between them can be daunting. But with a little guidance and effort you can find a tea suited for just about any health issue you may need to relieve.

Like most folks with a chronic ailment, you may not suspect that the very foods you are eating could cause your symptoms. Why not? Because you don’t feel an immediate reaction.