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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.

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

06/01/2026

Skin-roasted peanuts for brain health

A research from The Netherlands published recently in the journal Clinical Nutrition found that eating two servings a day of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts increased blood flow to the brain, leading to improvements in both brain vascular function and verbal memory.

Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2025.10.020

23/12/2025

Cocoa and tea may protect your heart from the hidden damage of sitting

A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that consumption of flavanol-rich foods and drinks during periods spent sitting down helps to support vascular health regardless of someone's fitness level.

Fruits like apples, plums and berries, nuts, and black and green tea are all rich in flavanol.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124094325.htm

09/12/2025

Listen to music daily to lower risk of dementia

A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found individuals over the age of 70 who consistently listened to music, compared with those who never or seldom do had a 39 percent reduced risk of dementia. Playing an instrument had a 35 percent reduction in dementia risk.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251116105633.htm

25/11/2025

Walking daily helps to slow cognitive decline

A recent study published in Nature Medicine found that higher daily step counts were associated with slower cognitive decline in people with elevated amyloid, the sticky protein that accumulates in Alzheimer's brains.

Researchers followed 296 older adults with step counters and brain imaging for up to 14 years and found that people with elevated amyloid, moving from inactive (under 3,000 steps daily) to moderate activity (5,000 to 7,500 steps) was linked to 40% to 54% slower cognitive decline over nine years.

Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-03955-6

11/11/2025

Eating more fruits and vegetables for a better night sleep

A recent study published in Sleep Health: The Journal of the National Sleep Foundation showed that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day can significantly improve sleep that same night.

According to the research team's analysis, people who eat five cups of fruits and vegetables per day could see an average 16 percent improvement in sleep quality compared with those who ate none.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084557.htm

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