Planetary health diet vs. the Mediterranean diet: Which one is best?
Eating a diet which consists of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole foods — is not only good for the planet but can also be good for your health. “The planetary …
Diets and dieting
Nestle CEO discusses impact of weight loss drugs on food industry
A picture taken on February 21, 2024 show the logo of Swiss food giant Nestle on the company’s headquarters in Vevey, western Switzerland. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images …
Fitness influencers swear by the ‘carnivore diet’: What doctors think
Beef, butter, bacon and eggs — that’s what some influencers swear by for the “carnivore diet.” The diet beefs up on meat and minimizes or cuts out fruit and vegetables …
Diet of Dan Buettner, longevity expert who coined term ‘Blue Zones’
When it comes to extending your lifespan, it’s crucial to be cognizant about the foods you put in your body. Dan Buettner has made it his life’s work to research …
The big decisions you’ll need to make once on new weight loss drugs
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City, U.S., December 11, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters For all of the promise associated …
People in this remote valley live to 100âthey follow 5 distinct diet and lifestyle habits for longevity
In a little-known mountainous area called Hunza Valley, located far north of Pakistan, people seem to defy all medical odds. It is primarily home to the Burusho and Wakhi people, …
2 reasons why skipping breakfast isn’t so harmless
With a busy schedule, breakfast can easily be overlooked, but research suggests that skipping that meal may be more harmful than you think. “As they say, breakfast is the most …
4 simple ways to eat for longevity in 2024
4 simple ways to eat for longevity 1. Eat more whole foods “Well, first of all, focus on whole and minimally processed foods, especially plant foods,” says Hu. Aim to …
I talked to 263 of the world’s longest-living people—their 9 ‘non-negotiables’ for a long, happy life
For the past 20 years, I’ve traveled across the world to study the five Blue Zones — areas in which people live exceptionally long lives: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, …
I’m a mom living in Japan, home to the world’s healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently
In 1896, pioneering doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka coined a Japanese philosophy called “shokuiku.” It is derived from two words that mean “eat” and “grow.” Shokuiku encourages parents and schools …