Posts Tagged ‘super foods’

Are There Really Any “Super Foods”?

People around a computerAs a dietitian, I strongly believe in the power of a healthy diet to improve a person’s life — but I do sometimes grow tired of headlines like “The 7 Super Foods You Should Always Eat,” “3 Healthy Breakfasts for a Better You” or “Super Berry Fights Heart Disease and Cancer.” While I understand the intent of most of these types of articles, no one food (e.g., an acai berry) or even ten foods, has the power to completely eliminate your chance for disease — and may not do much at all depending on other health factors you may have.

Are Milk and Dairy Products Really “Super Foods”? Not If You Have Food Sensitivities

Food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances are three types of reactions you can have to foods.  They can wreak havoc in your body and occur without you even realizing it. 
What does this have to do with milk and dairy products?  Milk and other foods made from it, like cheese and yogurt, are allergenic foods.  [...]

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