Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. Medication can help manage the condition, but most hypertension drugs come with unpleasant side effects that make people not want to take them regularly. Dietary interventions, on the other hand, can actually prevent and reverse hypertension in many cases, and they come with only positive side effects. In this article, we’ll look at the compounds in food that can lower blood pressure, and identify 9 specific foods that have been shown to fight hypertension.

For many of us, “eat your greens” is easier said than done. We know they’re incredibly good for our health, but which greens are the healthiest (and best tasting)? How do we select and store greens, so they don’t rot in the fridge before we get to them? And what are the best ways to prepare greens to maximize their nutrition and taste? This article reveals what you need to know about leafy greens.

Your eyes do so much for you, from allowing you to see the beauty of the world to warning you of potential dangers. But many of us don’t think much about the importance of our vision until it's threatened. The good news is that by eating well, you can keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp for as long as possible.

Far less talked about than some of the other vitamins and minerals, magnesium is a critical nutrient that we need to optimize our health and function at our best. Here are some of the most important magnesium health benefits, the best sources to include in your diet, as well as a few potential risks.

What do salads, sandwiches, and salaries have in common? They all take their names from one of the most historically and nutritionally important foods in the human diet: salt. Salt has played an outsized role in military campaigns, sometimes driving them and sometimes acting as a weapon. In this article, we’ll focus on a modern dilemma in the realm of nutrition: should we avoid salt and sodium, is it completely bad for us, or is there a healthy place for salt in our diets?

Coconut has gained popularity in recent years, but does that mean we should all be eating it? Here’s what to know about coconut and coconut oil.

When the EPIC-Oxford Study came out in 2019, headlines in the media focused on a small increase in a subtype of stroke seen among the included vegans and vegetarians. But what does the data actually say about the incidence of ischemic heart disease and stroke in vegans and vegetarians as compared to meat-eaters? Dr. Joel Kahn presents the evidence along with his comments on the results.

For many people, chocolate is one of the special pleasures in life. It tastes delicious, it’s connected to many favorite holidays, and it can immediately lift your mood. But what are the health effects (positive and negative) of chocolate? And can you enjoy it without contributing to slave labor and environmental degradation on cacao plantations? In this article, we’ll share the research on chocolate’s surprising health benefits, and how you can partake ethically and healthfully.

Calcium IS essential for health. But the best way to get it may not be what you think.

We now know the importance of lifestyle factors like diet in the prevention and reversal of heart disease. What are the best heart healthy foods? And what other factors contribute to heart disease? Read on to find out!

Popular wisdom is wrong about protein. Discover the truth so you can protect your heart.

Discover the truth about high blood pressure many people don’t know.