Should You Try the Mediterranean Diet? We Examine the Evidence
The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the best.
In fact, U.S. News and World Report named it the best diet overall compared to 41 different diets.
The Mediterranean diet was also named the best plant-based diet, best diet for healthy eating, best diet for diabetes, and easiest diet to follow.
Some studies even suggest it can help you live longer (1, 2).
But is this diet really the best diet for you?
Here, we take a closer look at the origins of the diet and the current scientific evidence to see if the Mediterranean diet is all it’s cracked up to be.
[Discover More…]What’s The Best Fiber Supplement? Splitting Fact From Fiction (Updated for 2019)
A high fiber diet is thought to be very beneficial for health.
Increasing your intake is thought to protect against a wide variety of diseases and conditions, particularly for heart and digestive health (1).
Unfortunately, the average Western diet is seriously low in fiber.
This article summarises the best fiber supplements available to you, based on current research.
[Discover More…]18 Foods Scientifically Shown To Lower Blood Pressure
Is your blood pressure too high?
For those in countries like the US, UK and Australia, 1 in 3 people over the age of 30 get diagnosed with high blood pressure (known medically as hypertension).
That means 1 in 3 can benefit from lowering their blood pressure, especially considering it is responsible for 1,000 deaths per day in the US alone.
In fact, correcting high blood pressure is the single most important thing you can do to improve your cardiovascular health and lifespan. Rather than always cutting foods out, research shows you may really benefit from eating more of certain foods.
This 4,000 word article summarises the science behind 18 of the most prominent foods. I can’t promise they will all work, but they may be worth a try.
Does Coffee Raise Blood Pressure? Time To Clarify The Confusion
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks.
Taste and social value aside, it’s generally considered a health food and is linked to numerous metabolic health benefits.
However, there is a lot of confusion around its impact on blood pressure.
Many foods are shown to be beneficial, but does coffee raise blood pressure? Is there more to consider if you already have high blood pressure?
This article digs through the current research to clarify any confusion.
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