Food Therapies

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Food Therapies applies the principles of naturopathic nutrition, using the healing properties and nourishment of foods to help you and your body reach its health potential.

26/05/2026

Extra virgin olive oil could boost brain health

A study published in the journal Microbiome found participants who consumed extra virgin olive oil had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than those using refined olive oil over the two-year period of the study.

Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-025-02306-4

12/05/2026

Eating eggs could lower Alzheimer's risk by 27%

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate at least one egg per day for five or more days each week had up to a 27% lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Eating eggs 2 to 4 times per week saw about a 20% lower risk.

Read more at: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101541

28/04/2026

Start walking to lower your risk of mortality

A large prospective analysis of over 72,000 UK adults published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 9,000 to 10,500 daily steps was associated with the lowest risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, independent of how much time participants spent sitting.

Read more at: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/5/261

14/04/2026

Pecans for heart health

A review recently published in the journal Nutrients found eating pecans can improve key markers of cardiovascular health, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides as well as supporting antioxidant defenses.

The review evaluated more than 20 years of research on pecans and health.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000317.htm

31/03/2026

Tea and coffee consumption linked to reduced risk of dementia

A large prospective cohort study recently published in JAMA found that moderate intake of caffeinated coffee (2-3 cups a day) or tea (1-2 cups a day) was associated with a reduced risk of dementia, slower cognitive decline, and better preservation of cognitive abilities.

Read more at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.27259

17/03/2026

Wild blueberries for heart health, gut health and cognition

A recent review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition highlighted the health benefits of eating wild blueberries, from boosting circiculation, metabolism and gut health to cognitive performance.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112125.htm

03/03/2026

Just five weeks of brain training tied to lower dementia risk over 20 years!

The findings from a large randomized controlled trial was recently published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. It showed that participants who completed speed-of-processing training and at least one booster session had a 25% lower risk of receiving an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis over the follow-up period.

Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4j3zuatw

17/02/2026

Eating full-fat cheese linked to lower risk of dementia

A study published in the journal Neurology found that people who ate 50 grams of cheese (with more than 20 percent fat) daily had a 13 percent lower risk of developing dementia than those who ate less than 15 grams daily. The study tracked 27,670 people over a 25-year period.

Read more at: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214343

03/02/2026

Freshly brewed tea for health and longevity

A review recently published in Beverage Plant Research found that drinking freshly brewed tea is associated with a number of health benefits, from reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, several forms of cancer to brain protection, reduced muscle loss in older adults and anti-inflammatory and anticrobial effects.

Read more at: http://dx.doi.org/10.48130/bpr-0025-0036

20/01/2026

Eating kiwifruit for glowing skin

A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found eating two vitamin C–packed kiwifruit daily strengthens collagen, accelerates skin renewal and supports healthier skin function. Participants had measurable gains in collagen and skin renewal after the eight weeks study.

Read more at: DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.10.587

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