Eating For Health

Have you ever wondered what a heart surgeon puts in his grocery cart? Or which foods he avoids completely? A recent article featuring Dr. Jeremy London , a heart surgeon with 25 years of experience, offers a fascinating look into the foods he buys — and the ones he rarely brings home. Four years ago, Dr. London suffered a heart attack. That moment changed everything. He reevaluated how he fueled his body and how he advised his patients. Today, he shares a simple but powerful mantra: “The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life.” So, what does a heart surgeon actually buy at the grocery store — and why? 🛒 A Heart Surgeon’s Rules for Smart Grocery Shopping 1️ ⃣ Shop the Perimeter The outer edges of the store are where you’ll find the fresh, whole foods  (skip the bakery section) : 🥦 Vegetables 🍓 Fruits 🐟 Fish 🍗 Poultry 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Milk, cheese, yogurt These foods don’t last long — and that’s a good thing. The inner aisles are often fil...

Chronic inflammation affects millions of Americans — and it’s more than just a buzzword. It can quietly simmer for weeks, months, or even years, stressing your immune system and increasing your risk for serious conditions like: 🩺 Type 2 diabetes ❤️ Heart disease 🦴 Arthritis 🧬 Certain cancers Harvard Health puts it simply: “Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet but in the refrigerator.” 🥗 Diet vs. Inflammation: What You Eat Matters According to U.S. News & World Report’s expert recommendations, the best anti-inflammatory diets focus on whole, minimally processed foods — not magic ingredients. Think: Lean proteins Whole grains Fruit & vegetables Nuts & seeds Healthy fats 🔑 Key Nutrients That Help Fight Inflammation Fiber : Nourishes your gut microbiome, which supports a healthy immune system. → Found in whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans Healthy fa...

Every five years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) release updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans . But this year’s 2025–2030 edition marks a dramatic shift — one that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history”. Gone is the familiar MyPlate graphic. In its place: a bold, upside-down food pyramid with the message “Eat Real Food” and a new government portal, realfood.gov , at its base. 🥩 What’s New in the 2025–2030 Guidelines? The new pyramid flips conventional wisdom on its head — literally. Protein, full-fat dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables now dominate the top. Refined grains and ultra-processed foods are pushed to the bottom. 🔑 Key Messages from RFK Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins: “We are ending the war on saturated fats.” — RFK Jr. “Real food that nourishes the body… fuels energy… builds strength.” — USDA “We are realigning ou...

How much ultra-processed foods are Americans eating?   A lot, according to a CDC study released this week.   This is concern not only for health reasons but also because Americans youth are consuming even more ultra-processed foods.   How much ultra-processed foods are Americans eating? Although young children aged 1-5 consume fewer calories from ultra-processed foods, those ages 6-11 and 12-18 consume well over 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods as the chart indicates.   (See: Ultra-processed Foods, Chemicals, and Chronic Illness:   RFK Jr.’s MAHA Report About Children’s Health in America .)   But even older adults, those 60 and over consume over 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods. 🧪 What Counts as Ultra-Processed Food? There is no one standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but most experts relay on the NOVA classification system .   Basically, ultra-processed foods are: ·      ...