The science behind intermittent fasting is actually fascinating. Researchers from Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University discovered that the combination of intermittent fasting with a ketogenic diet can have all sorts of benefits for the human body, including fighting migraines, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and even some forms of cancer.
The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and nine other groups have redefined what is considered high blood pressure: 130 over 80 instead of the former 140 over 90. The former figure has been standard for 14 years. (Normal blood pressure remains less than 120 over 80.)
Food allergies and sensitivities are rampant in the American populace. And food allergies in children actually increased by 50% between 1997 and 2011. This has led researchers to a greater understanding of true nutrition, and how it can be unique to each person.
It seems like health is always at the top of many lists at the start of each new year. One small change, even the shift from eating out to preparing meals at home, can create a positive domino effect within your life.
The environment around you can affect the food choices that you make in your life. It's important to be aware of your options and choose what works best for you.
Proponents of food diaries know: the benefits are real and quantifiable. Some studies even show that people who kept daily food diaries lost nearly twice as much as people who were more inconsistent.
