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Foods that prevent disease according to a 30-year Harvard study

Harvard researchers followed 105,000 people for 30 years and only 9% reached age 70 free of chronic disease, cognitive decline, and depression. Their secret wasn't genetics or supplements. It was consistently eating real food: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and unsaturated fats with almost no ultra-processed food or [...]

Susan Troyer2026-05-14T15:47:40-05:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Food For Life|Tags: 30-year Harvard food study, Alzheimer's, Caregivers, caring for aging parents, Dementia, eating real food, Neal Shah report|0 Comments

A healthier world starts here
Food as medicine

Announcing the world premiere of the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: The Science of Food and Wellness! It’s the world’s largest gathering of healthy eaters, and you’re invited to join! Imagine if the world were the kind of place where doctors prescribed vegetables… A world where getting a breakdown of exactly which [...]

Susan Troyer2026-04-07T11:34:37-05:00April 7th, 2026|Categories: Food For Life, General|Tags: Alzheimer's, Brain health, Brooke Goldner MD, cancer prevention, Caregivers, David Perlmutter MD, Dean Ornish MD, Dementia, Diabetes, Food as medicine, food experts at the forefront of research, Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: The Science of Food and Wellness, Gut health, Heart disease, Inflammation, Joel Fuhrman MD, Longevity, Monisha Bhanote MD, Tony Robbins|0 Comments

A Matter of Heart
Women’s hearts are different

We’re finally understanding that women’s hearts don’t work the same way as men’s, and that knowledge is saving lives. Research shows that women have unique heart anatomy and risk profiles. They may also experience different symptoms when something’s wrong. Instead of sudden chest pain, heart disease might present as unusual [...]

Susan Troyer2026-02-03T23:53:38-06:00February 3rd, 2026|Categories: Food For Life|Tags: 90% of heart disease can be prevented, Treating the whole person|0 Comments

Nourishing Body and Soul
Memory in Meals: The Role of Shared Meals in Dementia Care

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There's a certain magic in shared meals. It's when we sit together, eat, laugh, and share stories. For families [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:37:25-05:00September 24th, 2025|Categories: Food For Life|Tags: Families cooking and eating together, Families sharing meals with the person living with dementia, Sharing meals and memories provides comfort, What is soul care?|0 Comments

Evidence-based health insights
Come Together: Be Part of a Global Movement for Health and Sustainability

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I look forward to the Food Revolution Summit every single year. For over a decade, this transformative online event has [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:34:31-05:00September 10th, 2025|Categories: Food For Life|0 Comments

Food for holistic health
Your body wants to be healthy! All it needs is the raw materials to re-build!

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Food is medicine. Dear dementia caregivers, If you’re experiencing fatigue, weight gain, sleep issues, stress, or cravings for sweet or [...]

Susan Troyer2025-11-13T14:29:31-06:00February 21st, 2024|Categories: Food For Life, General|Tags: Award-winning diabetes expert Brenda Davis - RD, cravings for sweet or salty foods - pastries - or pastas, Food Revolution Network, Food Revolution Network cofounder Ocean Robbins|0 Comments

Promoting caregiver well-being
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s

A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.... More and more research points to linkages between sleep and diet. Author: Erica Jansen, Phd, MPH [...]

Susan Troyer2024-01-18T14:03:46-06:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Food For Life, General|Tags: Caffeine, Chrononutrition, Dietary guidelines, insomnia, Mediterranean Diet, Melatonin, Nutrition, Sleep, Sleep quality|0 Comments

Nurturing body, mind, spirit
Good foods for the mindful caregiver

Scientific evidence reveals that one of the top strategies for great mental health is also one of the most often ignored. Eating the right food is one of the best things you can do for mental health. A recent study found that people eating a diet rich in fruits and [...]

Susan Troyer2023-12-06T14:25:45-06:00December 5th, 2023|Categories: Food For Life, General|Tags: Best things you can do for mental health, Reduce your risk for dementia|0 Comments

Awesomeness!
Does your doctor talk to you about this?

We’re in the midst of a major crisis, and it all hinges on the food we eat. Most people are eating food that’s fueling the deadliest afflictions of our time, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. The good news is that eating the RIGHT foods not only [...]

Susan Troyer2023-09-15T00:27:37-05:00September 14th, 2023|Categories: Food For Life|0 Comments

Contributing beyond 100th birthday
Tribute to trailblazing cardiologist who connected healthy lifestyle and heart health

Dr. Jeremiah Stamler was a pioneer in heart disease prevention. (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University) Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health – and who continued his passionate work well beyond his 100th birthday – died early Wednesday. [...]

Susan Troyer2023-06-12T20:15:28-05:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Food For Life, General|0 Comments