Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of Cancer Epidemiology used data from a … Continue reading Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with pre-existing … Continue reading Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as improved … Continue reading Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
Onion extract naturally improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels
While onion is often thought of as a food that brings tears to eyes upon cutting or something that temporarily makes breath unpleasant, a recent finding presented by the Endocrine Society revealed that it's a health food superstar with the potential to improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The details were presented at the society's … Continue reading Onion extract naturally improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Strengthen the immune system with these 12 superfoods
The immune system plays an important role in the protection of the body against disease. When functioning properly, the immune system can identify bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, and distinguish these from the body’s own cells. However, the immune system may be compromised due to poor nutrition and overall health. A weak immune system can aggravate … Continue reading Strengthen the immune system with these 12 superfoods
Bitter melon seed oil found to help fight obesity
Bitter melons contain a lot of health benefits despite its acrid taste. In particular, the anti-obesity properties that bitter melon seed oil may be linked to changes in density in the hypothalamic spine, that is, the region connecting the hypothalamus and the spinal cord. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also indicated that bitter melon … Continue reading Bitter melon seed oil found to help fight obesity
Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes
Blueberries aren’t just for sweet cheesecakes; it can also protect the heart of people who may have had too much of it. A study published in BMC Nutrition revealed that wild blueberry juice has cardioprotective effects which can improve the condition of people with type-2 diabetes. The study, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and researchers from the State University … Continue reading Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes
What’s a PLU Code? How to Shop for Organic Produce
Source: What’s a PLU Code? How to Shop for Organic Produce by Dr. Edward Group If eating healthy and nutritious food is important to you, then you need to know exactly how to tell the difference between organically grown and conventionally grown produce. One way is by knowing how to read price look-up, or PLU, codes. … Continue reading What’s a PLU Code? How to Shop for Organic Produce
The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination
The durian is a divisive fruit, but a recent study has revealed that the “King of Fruits” may need help from a threatened species of bats. According to the findings, flying foxes, bats in the Pteropus and Acerodon genus – the largest in the world – could be crucial pollinators for durian. The durian fruit is either famous or infamous, depending … Continue reading The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination
Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
Source: Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk by Dr. Edward Group Findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s semi-annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, suggest that a small daily portion of pistachio nuts may lower individual risk for developing lung and related cancers.[1] Multiple Benefits Medical experts have long known that dietary vitamin E, … Continue reading Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
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