Longevity science

A new study suggests that healthy food variety may better satisfy our pleasure centers and help control the cravings that can derail a healthy eating plan.

After serving people fruit snacks, the researchers discovered that pleasure was related more to variety than initial preference.

When baked, reduced-fat and multi-grain don’t equal healthy... water and other unhealthy snacks.

Sometimes the food industry creates a food that sounds healthy, but is not truly a good choice for your diet. For example:

*Multi-grain is often not whole-grain.

*Water with additives may even contain sugar or empty health claims.

*Reduced-fat peanut butter usually means ‘added sugar’ peanut butter.

Learn more about the 5 “Health Foods” you should avoid.