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Last month we celebrated Women’s Health Week. Nutrition for Longevity took that time to highlight the importance of prioritizing the health of the extraordinary women in our lives. Now what better way to keep the party going than to celebrate...

The month of June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month. This campaign helps bring awareness to the health benefits that are associated with eating a variety of fruits and veggies with the overarching goal for Americans to increase their consumption of produce....

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, is a popular quote from Hippocrates, known as the father of Western medicine. Using food as medicine is not a new concept, in fact, this quote was said over 2500...

Rounding out our Longevity Diet series, let's recap the Longevity Diet, explore why it was developed and link it to aging and chronic disease!    What is the Longevity Diet and how was it developed? The start of Dr. Longo’s...

This year (maybe more than any other) women have taken on the world. The pandemic has turned life upside down for many across the country, testing every fiber of a woman’s strength and stamina in extraordinary ways. Women have been...

Have you ever wondered what causes people to age? What can we do to make us age healthy? What should I eat to live a longer, healthier life? If any of these questions resonate with you, there’s constant research being...

Carbohydrates are one of the most controversial concepts in today’s diet culture but why are they given such a bad rap? As a main source of fuel for our bodies, they shouldn’t be demonized; they should be embraced! Let’s talk...

Now more than ever people are becoming more health conscious by taking charge of their nutrition and what is put into their bodies. It can be extremely rewarding to make healthful food choices that can leave us feeling our absolute...

Here at Nutrition for Longevity, we strive to provide you with meals that are well-balanced, nutritious, and of course, delicious! But what makes us so special and why is the Longevity Diet so beneficial to our health? Let’s talk about...

Gut health may not be the first thing on our minds when we sit down to eat. However, our gut health plays a role in our everyday health. Proper gut health is an essential factor in how we feel every...

This time last year, the world began to shut down. Gyms emptied, offices closed, and our favorite restaurants became “take out” only. Our routines turned upside down, and it became hard to keep track of the days. A population that...

  March is a highly notable month in the nutrition community. It marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month. What is National Nutrition Month? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created this annual campaign to promote nutrition information and education...

Did you know 1 in 24 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year?¹  If you were born in the 1990s or later, your risk of developing colon cancer increases 2x and for rectal cancer it’s 4x.¹  It’s estimated...

Have you ever wondered about the connection between your taste buds and your brain? Well, this connection is what informs us of which foods we prefer to eat and which foods we may not particularly enjoy. More importantly, it can...

What *is* brewing? The brewing process of coffee consists of cooking the ground beans, which plays a key role in extracting the flavor and antioxidants from the coffee we consume. The brewing process combines science and technology to create the...

What are some facts about coffee? ☕ Coffee has gained widespread popularity since it was first brewed in the 15th century. ☕ Coffee has had its ups and downs since its debut, from being banned by rulers and major religious...

The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Coffee: There are TONS of coffee products on the market these days. From cheap ice-cold, grab n’ go, sugary Frappuccinos, to your high-end coffee bars, and everything in between.  While varying coffee...

Documented history of the widespread use of coffee dates back to the 15th century, but there are also legendary stories dating back to as early as the 9th century in Ethiopia, where it originated.  As the story goes, a local...

During this unprecedented time, we are committed to helping you maintain your health and continue to reach centenarian status! Our team of chefs and dietitians composed a list of the 10 items to always keep in your pantry. These foods are...

We often get asked if you can effectively wash the pesticides off all your fruits and vegetables. At Nutrition For Longevity, we encourage you to reduce your chemical body burden, watch our demonstration on how to try to effectively clean...