Ephi Lu

Minimally Processed Foods

Minimally processed foods are whole or nearly whole foods that have undergone limited industrial processing intended primarily to preserve them, ensure safety, or make…

Diabetes Type II

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from a combination of insulin resistance and progressive dysfunction of…

Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts, considerations, or preoccupations with ending one’s own life, ranging from fleeting, passive thoughts (e.g., wishing not to wake up)…

Neurodegeneration

Neurodegeneration is the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons in the central or peripheral nervous system, ultimately leading to neuronal dysfunction and…

Blue Zones

Blue Zones are geographic regions identified by researchers Dan Buettner, Gianni Pes, and Michel Poulain as having unusually high concentrations of individuals who live…

Longevity Diet

The Longevity Diet is a dietary framework developed by biogerontologist Valter Longo and colleagues, designed to promote healthy aging, extend healthspan, and reduce the…

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…