dreddymd Antioxidants, News & Reviews, Nutrition

Battle of the melons: What are the differences between cantaloupes and honeydews?

Melons are fruits typically enjoyed during the summer months because of their water and sugar content. A slice of this juicy fruit, whether it’s cantaloupe, watermelon or honeydew, means relief on a hot day. No matter what kind of melon you eat, it is prudent to include them alongside other fruits in one’s diet. Melons contain … Continue reading Battle of the melons: What are the differences between cantaloupes and honeydews?

dreddymd Biological Medicine, Diseases & Disorders, weight loss

Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study

While it’s well-known that exercise is important to maintain good health, specifics like the best time to work out remain nebulous and confusing. Now, a team led by British researchers suggests that one optimal time to work out is before eating breakfast. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers report … Continue reading Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study

dreddymd Healthy Foods, News & Reviews, Vitamins

5 Health benefits of muskmelon, a sweet superfood that’s rich in vitamin C

Muskmelon is a sweet and nutritious fruit with a variety of culinary uses and health benefits. It belongs to the gourd family and is related to other fruits that are often confused as vegetables, such as squash, pumpkin and zucchini. There are several varieties of muskmelon. There are netted types like cantaloupe and smooth-skinned types like honeydew and casaba melon. These fruits differ … Continue reading 5 Health benefits of muskmelon, a sweet superfood that’s rich in vitamin C

dreddymd Biological Medicine, Mental Wellness, Nutrition, Vitamins

Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is well-known for its ability to prevent cold – but it does more than that. A new study suggests that the vitamin also plays a role in modulating mental health problems, such as anxiety and anorexia. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked into the effects of vitamin C on … Continue reading Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study

dreddymd Baking Soda, Diseases & Disorders, Healthy Foods, Nutrition

A natural approach to treating GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is a chronic digestive problem that is characterized by frequently recurring symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn. Digestive conditions, such as GERD, are often caused by a problem with the digestive acids in your stomach. As such, many people may choose to treat their digestive problems with acid-blocking medication. However, these … Continue reading A natural approach to treating GERD

dreddymd Diet, Nutrition

Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones

Source: Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones by Dr. Edward Group Ask anyone who has had a kidney stone, and they’ll tell you that it’s one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever had! Different types of kidney stones exist, but the most common is a calcium oxalate stone.[1] In some people, … Continue reading Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones

dreddymd Diet, News & Reviews, Nutrition

Your go-to guide to the best low-carb fruits to eat while on the keto diet

While the ketogenic (keto) diet was originally designed for individuals with neurological diseases such as epilepsy, it has now become a popular diet among people who want to lose weight effectively. But did you know that this diet requires you to eat low-carb fruits? The proper ratio of fruits and vegetables Since the keto diet strictly … Continue reading Your go-to guide to the best low-carb fruits to eat while on the keto diet

dreddymd Diseases & Disorders, News & Reviews

Forgo the fruit juice and choose fresh fruit instead: Research-proven diabetes protection

Fruit juices are often grabbed off store shelves or out of refrigerated displays as substitutes for sodas, which have obvious adverse health effects. But there are concerns over the sugar spikes inherent with consuming fruit juices, especially store-bought juices that aren’t freshly made. Many of those have added sugar. A rather large study involving 187,382 participants totaling … Continue reading Forgo the fruit juice and choose fresh fruit instead: Research-proven diabetes protection