Food Colors affect Weight Loss, Heart Health

Yes, we know that colored fruits and vegetables are healthier. A bunch of studies have illustrated the effects of the different pigments that make up our food colors: Pigments such as carotenoids and anthocyanins produce different colors in our foods.

But you probably figured that losing weight or our cholesterol levels had little to do with the colors of the foods we eat.

Think again. 

Beets for Endurance, Stamina and Athletic Performance

Beets can significantly increase endurance according to studies.

If you are a competitive athlete you are probably looking for ways to increase performance. Turns out that beets will provide that boost.

Coffee Compared to Tea

Multiple studies have shown that coffee can be healthy – at least for some and at some doses. But other research has shown that too much coffee can cause early death for some age groups. And tea may well be healthier than coffee at least for men.

Let’s review the science on this ‘hot’ topic, starting from the latest positive results on coffee.

Plant Fats Reduce Weight and Heart Disease

Plant-based monounsaturated and ALA oils reduce hypertension and heart disease according to studies.

Two recent studies have shown that diets that are high in plant-based omega-3s and monounsaturated fats lead to significant reductions of heart disease, metabolic syndrome and obesity.