Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune … Continue reading Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
More than HALF of the calories consumed by the American population comes from extremely processed food
Despite the wealth of evidence that phony foods are contributing mightily to the nation's burgeoning obesity epidemic, tens of millions of Americans have not gotten the message and are still getting the bulk of their daily dietary intake from "ultra-processed food," CBS News reported in March. In fact, new research finds that more than half of the … Continue reading More than HALF of the calories consumed by the American population comes from extremely processed food
Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Worldwide rates of obesity have doubled since 1980, but levels of cholesterol and blood pressure are strikingly different between rich and poor countries, according to a study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet. In 1980, 5 percent of men and 8 percent of women were estimated to be obese. By … Continue reading Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Is Diet Soda Bad for You? Here’s What Happen to Your Body When You Drink It
Diet sodas are carbonated beverages. Diet Coke was the second best selling soft drink in the US last year but sales have actually dropped since more people have become aware of it’s apparent health risks. Instead of sugar, they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin and sucralose. A diet soda beverage is … Continue reading Is Diet Soda Bad for You? Here’s What Happen to Your Body When You Drink It
Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Chronic inflammatory diseases are a common day epidemic. Every year the number of individuals with debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, mental depressive conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome grow. These inflammatory conditions are commonly associated with a hyper responsive immune system. Overcoming these conditions begins with rebuilding the intestinal … Continue reading Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
High protein, low-carb, sugarless diet helps rid young girl of depression, pain and anxiety
There is no doubt that food plays a crucial role in our well-being. It provides building blocks and energy, and directly affects how our bodies and minds function. While there is not a single diet that works for everyone, eliminating processed foods, sugar and refined grains should be the main priority of every healthy diet. High protein … Continue reading High protein, low-carb, sugarless diet helps rid young girl of depression, pain and anxiety
Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet
Source: Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet by Dr. Edward Group Bowel diseases are numerous and unpleasant. Among them, celiac disease is perhaps one of the strangest and least understood. The condition is believed to stem from an abnormal reaction of the small intestines to gluten proteins, which triggers a sort of self-destructive immune response … Continue reading Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet
Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
Source: Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating certain foods influences the body’s acid-base homeostasis, or pH levels. It’s believed that encouraging a healthy, pH balanced environment within the body can produce favorable effects on one’s health.[1] It sounds like a good idea, and it … Continue reading Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
21 Foods Richer in Protein Than an Egg
It is a well-known fact that eggs are a perfect protein delivery food. They contain minerals, healthy fats and vitamins that are crucial for your body’s overall immune system. It’s a super food, especially for those who work hard to make a fit and bikini-ready body for the upcoming summer. Proteins in eggs make you … Continue reading 21 Foods Richer in Protein Than an Egg
Best foods for protein when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
Many people who are considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle are often concerned with making sure that they still fuel their body with the proper amounts of protein. Proteins, as most of us know, are the "building blocks" of life responsible for the proper function of organs, cells and tissues (1). The Centers for Disease … Continue reading Best foods for protein when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
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