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The article discusses effective treatment strategies for early type 2 diabetes. To reverse the disease, one should adopt a healthy diet-and-exercise regimen. According to the Diabetes Prevention Program, one only needs to lose five to seven percent of the total body weight to reduce the risks of diabetes. It notes the effect of excess body fat on insulin resistance. Experts suggest eating plenty of vegetables and adopting portion control, while several doctors advocate for the plate method.

The article offers information on the health benefits of water. The author suggests using cold water when removing cleanser to temporarily make pores look smaller. Dermatologist Howard Murad said eating raw fruits and vegetables help one's body retain water longer than drinking it. Eau Spa Director Kristin Carpenter recommended adding a can of coconut milk in a warm bath to hydrate skin.

Excerpted from 'Ageless: Take Control of Your Age and Stay Youthful for Life' by Edward L. Schneider, MD, and Elizabeth Miles. While scientists once thought the secret to longevity was to choose healthy grandparents who lived to a ripe old age, we now have the evidence to prove that it is not all in your genes. In fact, your daily actions and attitudes have a direct effect on your biological clock and are the strongest influence on how well you age. The goal of what I (Schneider) call an AgeLess lifestyle is a longer 'healthspan,' my term for the healthy and active part of the life span. I have developed my longevity quotient (LQ) quizzes to size up your habits in the six vital areas that help determine the length and quality of your healthspan: nutrition, exercise, weight management, hormone replacement, sleep and relaxation, and engagement with life. Only 12 to 32 percent of Americans eat the recommended five daily servings, yet diets rich in fruits and vegetables have consistently been found to help protect against heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diverticulitis.

Focuses on the health benefits of red pepper. Description of the chemical capsaicin that is found in red peppers; Its use as a topical painkiller; How it can be used to relieve coughs and colds; Its aid in digestion; How to get rid of the burning sensation in your mouth.

Several sandwich recipes are presented including Key West Chicken-Avocado Sandwiches, Grilled Almond Butter and Berry Sandwiches, and Mediterranean Salad-Wraps.

The article presents a list of fresh green vegetables that are particularly good sources of disease-fighting nutrients, including watercress, broccoli rabe, and garlic scapes.

The article informs that the recipe Buttered Coffee helps in improving metabolism and increasing concentration. It discusses the health benefits of drinking pomegranate juice in reducing blood pressure and triglycerides. It mentions that 42 percentages people reduce annual risk of death by eating seven fruits and vegetables in a day.

The article discusses celeriac or celery root. It describes the plant as a cousin of the celery plant, tasting like a cross between parsley and celery. The caloric content of one cup of the raw vegetable is 60 calories. It is recommended to be used in salads or roasted in olive oil. The health benefits of the vegetable include its potassium content.

The article reports that people who eat at least one portion per day of green, leafy vegetables can reduce by half their risk of developing lung cancer. The author explains that eating vegetables like Romaine lettuce, which are rich in vitamins A and C and flavonoids, could help protect against cancer.

The article comprises a collection of tips for meeting health goals. To meet the goal of eating more produce, readers can rely on several colorful frozen vegetables that can be microwaved in small amounts in minutes. To encourage weight loss, readers can visit a section of the magazine's website to create a virtual, slimmer version of themselves. To firm up arms and thighs, readers should add a new exercise to their regimes. The exercise is explained step by step.

This article reports on a Harvard University study identifying the link between refined carbohydrates and heart problems. The study also dictates that eating more vegetables can lessen one's risk for a heart attack by 30%. The author provides suggestions on how to structure a diet that will reduce one's intake of saturated fats by cutting back on certain meats. Healthy fats are found in nuts and olive oil.

The article looks at the physical benefits of walking. Research shows that after age 20 Americans typically gain 10 or more pounds per decade. However, according to the article, walking for 30 to 60 minutes a day, five times a week, and maintaining a diet full of fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight without dieting.

The article looks at the health benefits of seasonal winter fruits and vegetables, such as tangerines, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. According to a British study, eating more fruit may reinforce and strengthen your bones. A Mayo Clinic study found that the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an immune-system cancer, was lower in people who ate at least three servings of vegetables per day. The article also discusses eating vegetables to decrease the severity of atherosclerosis.

The article looks at a study by Vanderbilt University which found that people who drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable juice a week slash their risk of dementia by 76%. According to the article, the active ingredients are polyphenols, which you can get in any 100% fruit or vegetable drink. The article recommends a small serving size to avoid calorie overload.

The article reports that when ratatouille is roasted, the eggplant, green peppers and zucchini in the dish become more acidic, which can be harmful to tooth enamel. Experts say it's okay to continue using roasting as a ratatouille preparation method as long as teeth are brushed immediately after consuming the dish.

The article explains study findings which prove the DNA-protective benefits of beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene. It suggests that eating foods rich in these carotenoids will help defend DNA against oxidation which might, in turn, help prevent cancer and heart disease. A photograph of tomato juice, spinach and sweet potatoes offers examples of recommended foods.

This article presents advice from a specialist in weight control who suggests that dieters take advantage of the many fresh fruits and vegetables the summer has to offer. Included is a recipe for a pineapple and carrot salad. Additional suggestions include incorporating fresh nectarines and peaches into breakfast cereals and cutting pasta portions by adding vegetables.

This article presents the findings of researchers at the University of Florida who assert that the human nose has the developed ability to detect and crave useful chemicals found in specific fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, according to specialists at the University of Texas in Austin, because of the method by which most produce is grown, the level of such chemicals is typically lowered by 38%. Organic produce is therefore a better option because it maintains a higher level.

This article lists and describes specific heart-healthy summer food options. The author recommends seasonal fruits and vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C. She also suggests regularly eating grapefruit of the red variety for its antioxidant benefits and proven ability to lower LDL cholesterol levels, and she explains benefits of a low-fat diet.

The article looks at the nutritional make up of beets, which are a good source of antioxidants, folate, vitamin C, and fiber, and recommends ways to cook with beets. While tough-skinned red beets are time-consuming to prepare from scratch, precooked and refrigerated ready to slice beets, like Melissa's beets, are easy to prepare.

The article looks at a medical study by German scientists which found that you need at least eight daily servings of carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables to lower a heart disease marker called C-reactive protein (CRP). Carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables are red, orange, yellow, and dark green in color. In the study, the scientists gave 63 men three meal plans that differed in the amount of carotenoid-rich produce. After 4 weeks, only those in the eight-a-day group cut their CRP levels.