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06/25/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why you should be paying attention to this amino acid if you want a healthier heart

Your risk of developing heart disease is exacerbated by eating fatty foods and engaging in unhealthy habits, but having an overabundance of homocysteine doesn’t help either. The evidence is strong that this amino acid increases your likelihood of contracting heart disease. In the 1960s, pathologist Kilmer McCully encountered two children with advanced atherosclerosis, a disease that doesn’t […]

05/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science-backed eating tips for those with inflammatory bowel disease

If you suffer from IBS, your diet can help treat your condition. Researchers have recently identified some science-backed eating tips for relieving or treating inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as colitis and Crohn’s disease, are disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. The signs and symptoms that are common to both IBDs […]

03/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Nutrients in whey protein may offer solutions to diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and poor bone formation

A plant-based diet can be beneficial to your health in many ways, but some experts have voiced concerns that people who avoid animal-derived foods entirely are missing out on some very useful nutrients that can help fight chronic disease. Dr. Ian Givens, a food chain nutrition professor at the University of Reading, recently spoke at […]

02/22/2018 / By Kristine Payne

7 Signs of protein deficiency

Here’s something you may have heard before: “Protein is the basic foundation of the body.” Protein provides the building blocks of our muscles and bones, it assists in tissue building and repair, and it’s necessary for natural enzyme and hormone production. With protein being so vital in most of our bodily functions, it’s no wonder that […]

08/14/2017 / By Russel Davis

Maintaining muscle mass as you age requires consuming protein at least three times throughout the day

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that consuming an even amount of protein three times daily may help maintain muscle strength in older men and women. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the McGill University in Montreal examined 827 men and 914 women aged between 67 and 84 over a study […]

06/23/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Indian government stupidly tells all pregnant women to stop eating eggs, even though they’re loaded with nutrition for developing babies

New guidelines for pregnant women set by the Indian government recently caused a furor in the international medical and health community, with experts saying that India’s own government is advocating for measures that can harm expectant mothers. India released a government booklet titled Mother and Child Care, which spoke against the consumption of protein-rich meats and eggs […]

06/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Elderly are not getting enough quality protein, warns scientific review

The current recommendations on daily protein intake may not be enough for the elderly and critically-ill adults, an analysis in the Frontiers in Nutrition revealed. According to researchers at the McMaster University in Canada, people can find the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) on the nutrition labels of all processed food products. Food manufacturers have long been required to list the nutritional value […]

05/18/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Vegan diets can kill your children, claims Big Food propaganda campaign

The dairy industry does everything in its power to convince the public that our nutritional needs aren’t met unless we consume our daily share of milk products. The only opposition standing in the way of the dairy industry is the vegan’s way of life, which avoids all mucus-forming dairy and meat. As veganism gains popularity, Big Food propaganda campaigns will inevitable fight back, only to […]

04/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

Help your hair by eating these 10 foods full of healthy hair growth properties

With too many risks involved in making the hair more beautiful, it might prove beneficial to opt for a more natural approach. This article lists down certain vitamins and minerals that are essential for hair health, and the food sources where they can be found. Protein – Protein is the hair’s main component. Eat ample amounts of […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you

They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]

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