Every day you end up absorbing toxic substances from your surroundings that impair your health. Your body naturally removes these toxins, but you can give it a boost by eating certain types of food. An article in Paleohacks listed the ten best foods that can naturally detoxify your body. The first is sauerkraut, the fermented cabbage you usually add … Continue reading Here are the best naturally detoxifying foods you can eat every day
Magnesium is an essential nutrient for bone health
Disability among the elderly is often caused by bone fracture linked to osteoporosis. But while many people know that calcium and vitamin D can help maintain bone health throughout old age, researchers shared that “the role and health benefits of magnesium supplementation” could also boost bone health. While scientists have already determined that magnesium is a crucial … Continue reading Magnesium is an essential nutrient for bone health
5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet
You may not realize it, but magnesium is one of the nutrients your body needs the most. According to the Human Genome Project, there are 3,751 proteins with binding sites for this mineral, which only adds to why you need to eat food items that have an abundance of it. Increasing your magnesium intake can provide you with … Continue reading 5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet
Nutrition expert says to load up on protein and carbs after a workout to boost athletic performance
After your workout, you need to consume food that’s rich in protein and carbohydrates, according to expert, Dr. Fernando Naclerio, principal lecturer in strength training and sports nutrition at the University of Greenwich. Dr. Naclerio says consuming food rich in macronutrients can help athletes ensure their body’s recovery. In particular, he emphasized the consumption of carbohydrates and … Continue reading Nutrition expert says to load up on protein and carbs after a workout to boost athletic performance
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. … Continue reading Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
Chia seeds: A nutritional powerhouse
Hailed by the Mesoamerican culture as grains sent by the heavens, chia seeds remain a highly respected alternative remedy for various health conditions. Its use in medicine is varied and its efficacy is further highlighted by the fact that you need not take a lot of it in order to receive its effects. Gram for gram, … Continue reading Chia seeds: A nutritional powerhouse
Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered
Whether or not tomatoes are your favorite part of a salad (or pizza), there are certainly good reasons to include as many of them in your diet as possible. One of the greatest reasons is the fact that the lycopene that gives tomatoes their beautiful color is one of the most potent anti-cancer agents yet discovered … Continue reading Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered
Excerpt from Spiritual Nutrition by Gabriel Cousens M.D.
The biggest fear generated by pro-meat eaters and new vegetarians is about not getting enough protein. The real problem is just the opposite: we take in too much protein. According to the Max Planck Institute for Nutritional Research in Germany, considered by Paavo Airola to be the most respected and reliable nutritional rese arch organization … Continue reading Excerpt from Spiritual Nutrition by Gabriel Cousens M.D.
Keto is not the same as Paleo: 5 tips for success
These days, the road to fitness is just riddled with buzzwords that can be downright confusing to a person who’s just starting out. Take diets, for example. There are a lot of similarly themed meal plans that some people think are pretty much the same – like in the case of the paleo and keto … Continue reading Keto is not the same as Paleo: 5 tips for success
Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 