A study published in the European Heart Journal found that moderate wine consumption (12–35 glasses per month, or about one glass per day) can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 50 percent. Researchers used tartaric acid in urine samples as a biomarker to accurately measure wine intake. The study tracked 1,232 older adults at … Continue reading A toast to heart health: How moderate wine consumption could support a healthy heart
5 Remarkable ways GARLIC can support your health, according to science
Garlic is a powerful medicinal herb and one of the most used spices in the kitchen. Known for its pungent flavor and many health-supporting properties, garlic is a versatile superfood that your diet cannot do without. Since ancient times, garlic has been revered as a health food with many uses. One of the earliest "performance-enhancing" agents known to … Continue reading 5 Remarkable ways GARLIC can support your health, according to science
Australian doctor targeted by food industry for curing diabetes: “I was reported to the medical board on three occasions”
At least seven physicians in Australia are under attack by Big Food for helping their patients reverse type 2 diabetes through diet. An Australian woman shared a video clip of one of them – watch below – explaining how the food industry put him in their crosshairs for merely instructing his diabetic patients to reduce their sugar intake and … Continue reading Australian doctor targeted by food industry for curing diabetes: “I was reported to the medical board on three occasions”
Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
New research out of Ireland has confirmed that fermented and cultured foods are good both for gut and brain. Eating foods that are alive and thriving due to beneficial bacteria – a few common examples include yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and kimchi – can greatly improve one’s mental health, concludes the review, which was published in the journal Preventive … Continue reading Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Like other nuts, almonds are the perfect energy boosters. Almonds are nutritious, and they contain at least 130 different compounds that are good for you. The health benefits of almonds Almonds contain both mono- and polyunsaturated fat, but these are the “good” kinds of fats that can boost your heart health. Below are the nutrition stats for … Continue reading Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat
Kimchi, the spicy, salted and fermented vegetables staple in Korean cuisine, is so much more than a side dish. In a comprehensive review of 130 studies, researchers in Korea looked at its health benefits as a probiotic. Probiotics in general are the good bacteria populating the gut. The human gut has more than 400 strains of … Continue reading Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 