In ancient times, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations relied on chia seeds as a dietary staple. These days, chia seeds have taken their ranks among some of the world’s healthiest superfoods. Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients, but they contain a minimal calorie content. If your pantry is in need of more nutrient-dense but affordable … Continue reading Why chia seeds, an ancient superfood, are worth having in your pantry
7 reasons to eat an apple a day
As the famous saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever wondered how it does this? According to studies, there are many ways through which apples can improve a person’s quality of life and all of these are possible due to the fruit’s high nutrient content. Apples contain significant amounts of vitamins … Continue reading 7 reasons to eat an apple a day
Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Source: Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that supports your body in many ways. It contributes to reproductive health,[1] thyroid health,[2] and helps reduce DNA damage due to its antioxidant nature in certain forms.[3] Nuts, seeds, beans, and some vegetables are rich in selenium, but … Continue reading Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Source: Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When people talk about sodium, they usually mean table salt — technically, sodium chloride. Around the world, people use salt to add flavor and verve to savory dishes. We eat salt because the body requires it to send nerve impulses from the brain to … Continue reading Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Very high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) can increase your risk of heart attack and death, concludes study
For a long time, people have been told that foods rich in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are healthy. It turns out, getting too much HDL can be a bad thing, even if it’s called the “good cholesterol,” according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The research, led by a team from the Emory University … Continue reading Very high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) can increase your risk of heart attack and death, concludes study
DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Source: DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the DASH Diet. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet was named … Continue reading DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
Source: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements by Dr. Edward Group Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should you opt for plant-based options instead? So many … Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Source: Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True? by Dr. Edward Group The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth … Continue reading Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
Source: Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Gaining popularity these days as a weight loss aid and natural healing agent, black cumin seed oil comes with a centuries-old wellness pedigree. Black cumin seeds were popular among the Egyptian pharaohs and were even found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Black … Continue reading Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi
Source: Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi by Dr. Edward Group Whether you use it to reduce stress, improve sleep, or boost your immune system, holy basil is an amazing herb with many therapeutic properties. Also called Tulsi, legend has it that the plant is an earthly manifestation of the Hindu goddess who … Continue reading Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi
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