Food as medicine

Your diet is intimately connected to health. Learn how certain foods can reduce your risk of disease — from depression to Alzheimer's, heart disease and diabetes.

Arresting Alzheimer’s with Diet and Lifestyle

Although dementia tends to occur after age 65, it is not a normal part of aging. It that may be largely preventable through diet and lifestyle, including exercise, socializing and a low-fat diet such as the Mediterranean or DASH diets.

Stephanie Polizzi | Feb 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Diabetes Reversed

People who adopt a plant-based diet can reverse their Type 2 diabetes.

Stephanie Polizzi | Sep 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Food and mood: How diet is key to mental health

Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide. Food can keep the brain fueled and also protect it from damage. The food we eat is a powerful way to control our moods and brain function.

Stephanie Polizzi | Sep 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Foods That Fight Cancer

This publication identifies foods that contribute to or increase your risk of cancer as well as foods that decrease the risk. It also explores best practices for diet and lifestyle.

Stephanie Polizzi | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Foods That Fight Inflammation and Chronic Disease

Saturated fats, animal products and processed meats are among the foods that promote inflammation. Fruits and vegetables, whole grains and other foods prevent or lower inflammation. How should you incorporate them into your diet?

Stephanie Polizzi | Feb 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Lowering Cholesterol with Food

Foods with antioxidants, soluble fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol. Berries, pomegranates, dark chocolate and leaf tea have polyphenols that can protect cholesterol from oxidation. Soluble fiber lowers...

Stephanie Polizzi | Feb 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Say NO to disease: The benefits of nitric oxide

NO is a chemical messenger that lowers blood pressure and improves circulation. NO also prompts immune cells to kill bacteria, viruses and cancer cells, and triggers brain cells to communicate.

Stephanie Polizzi | Oct 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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