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09/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The healing arsenal of superfoods that prevent breast cancer

The prospect of getting breast cancer is one of the greatest worries a woman faces. Among the different types of cancer, breast cancer remains the most common and is one of the leading causes of death among women. With only one in eight women developing the condition, there is still hope of avoiding breast cancer. […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New research shows that lentils significantly lower blood sugar levels

Researchers found another reason to eat more lentils. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that replacing rice, potatoes, and other starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly lower blood sugar levels. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada, looked […]

07/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Annurca apple demonstrates positive effects on aging and the prevention of degenerative disease

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the impact of apples on aging. In particular, researchers from the Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Naples Federico II investigated the effects of Annurca apple extracts using a simple eukaryotic model. Researchers selected the Mela Annurca Campana cultivar because of its higher concentration […]

07/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

12 Signs of celiac disease you should never ignore

People with celiac disease cannot eat the protein called gluten because it harms their small intestine. Apparently, although this autoimmune disease is now common, with a prevalence of approximately one person out of 100 in the world, most of them are unaware that they have it. Here are 12 signs of celiac disease that you […]

07/02/2018 / By Carol Anderson

10 Reasons why unfiltered apple cider vinegar is good for your health

If you are always on the lookout for the next big thing in health and wellness, you probably have heard of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains a wealth of raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria and the fermentation process accounts for the many health benefits like lowering cholesterol levels, maintaining […]

06/30/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New Medicaid health care plan prescribes healing foods as medicine

The relationship between food and health is a strong one, as study after study has illustrated. The wrong foods can make us ill, and eating the right ones can cure some problems better than any medication ever could. When we read about the latest study touting the benefits of a balanced and wholesome diet, the […]

06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Type 2 diabetes can be avoided with the right kind of diet – do you know which one?

If there’s any upside to the devastating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in modern times, it’s the wealth of research into the disease the epidemic has inspired. There have been plenty of useful findings in recent years, although not all of them have gotten the publicity they deserve, especially those that threaten the profits of […]

06/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you get enough omega-6 fatty acids? Research finds they protect against premature death, cardiovascular disease

Live longer by adding omega-6 fatty acids to your diet. A study found that omega-6 fatty acids can help prevent premature death as well as cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, discovered that the risk of premature death decreased as the linoleic acid level in the blood increased. Researchers […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Probiotics are also good for your liver

Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two weeks. Then, […]

05/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Mushrooms contain 4 important nutrients that keep you young and disease-free

It turns out mushrooms are not only perfect as pizza toppings or garnish for gourmet food. Scientists found out that mushrooms contribute more positive effects to the body than what most have previously known. Dr. Robert Beelman, food scientist and Professor Emeritus of Food Science at Penn State University, said mushrooms contain four key nutrients – selenium, […]

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