Walnuts: The World’s Healthiest Nut

Delicious news: Walnuts are packed with nearly twice as much disease-fighting antioxidants than any other type of nut, according to an analysis presented at a recent scientific conference. What’s more, the antioxidants in walnuts are up to 15 times more potent than vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant vitamin that protects against health-harming free radical damage). […]

Organic Tomatoes: Tastier and Healthier

Here’s yet another reason to buy organic tomatoes. Not only are they free of noxious pesticides, but the succulent red fruit also tastes better and is more nutritiously than its conventionally cultivated counterparts, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The researchers compared organic and conventional field-grown tomatoes from Brazilian farms less […]

Surprising Foods That Make You Happy

Here’s a reason to eat more fruits and vegetables that you probably never heard before: Doing so can make you happier, according to research. Scientists from Dartmouth College and the University of Warwick analyzed the eating habits and mental health of more than 80,000 people. The study found that psychological well-being rose with the number […]