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
Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia is one of today’s biggest health challenges for older adults. There are currently 44 million cases around the world, and this number is expected to triple by the year 2050. An estimated billion persons around the world now have low vitamin D levels, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In fact, a major … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition, leading to the deterioration of the center of the retina, called the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The result of a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine finds that eating grapes over a lifetime may slow or help prevent … Continue reading Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
Hold that muffin or danish and grab a handful of almonds if you need a snack between meals. Maybe you won't feel as satisfied afterward, but if you care about your heart health, get used to it. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provided strong evidence that incorporating almonds as snacks … Continue reading Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
Source: The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey by Dr. Edward Group Raw Honey is Tasty and Healthy! Honey has been used for centuries for its healing properties and sweet flavor. Honey is much sweeter than table sugar and is better for you. When possible, it’s best to buy locally grown, organic, raw honey. This will … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
The antioxidant activity of citrus juices is 10 times higher than previously thought, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Granada and published in the journal Food Chemistry. Many of the chemicals that naturally occur in plant foods function as antioxidants, removing the free radical chemicals that cause cellular and DNA … Continue reading Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
The second half of the 20th century was not kind to eggs. The 1950s in particular were a time when eggs were demonized due to their high fat content, which pioneering nutritionists -- notably Ancel Keys, developer of the notorious "lipid hypothesis" -- believed would raise cholesterol and contribute toward coronary heart disease. Today, however, … Continue reading Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
Four huge benefits of exercising outdoors
To be sure, exercising outdoors during the winter months in many parts of the country is not easy. Snow, sleet and rain, combined with lower winter temperatures, make it difficult if not impossible to work out in a natural environment, but if you can, you should because it's much better for you in the long … Continue reading Four huge benefits of exercising outdoors
Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
New studies show spinach and other leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli can help protect your eyes from macular degeneration.The leafy greens are rich in the chemical lutein, and when that is combined with zeaxanthin -- a carotenoid -- in the body, it forms an oily, yellow substance on the central part of the retina, … Continue reading Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 