Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Overeating is a common problem at holiday meals like Thanksgiving and unfortunately, it can result in more than just a stomach ache. We look into the negative effects of overeating.

While hypertension can be controlled with medication, there are also many foods that naturally help lower blood pressure.

Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection of the pouches called diverticula on the intestine walls which can lead to complications. Thankfully, you can potentially improve the condition by adding or avoiding certain foods.

Strokes are something that can happen to anyone at almost any age, and can leave a patient with catastrophic results. While there isn’t a 100-percent foolproof way to avoid one, there are lifestyle changes you can make, as well as changes to your diet.

The avocado has become remarkably popular in recent years, and for good reason: the fruit has a remarkably unique taste, it contains “healthy” fats, and it’s packed with protein, something that sets it apart from other fruits and vegetables. In addition to being a healthy fat, here are some of the health benefits that come from regularly eating avocado.