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
Widespread folate deficiency in women of childbearing age fuels efforts toward mandatory fortification of flour with the vitamin
Pregnancy is a great time to be alive: A woman is nurturing life in her womb, and the unborn baby’s well-being totally depends on her. However, the U.K.’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) found that more than 90 percent of the women of childbearing age lack folate, a requirement for preventing birth defects and having healthy babies. Because of … Continue reading Widespread folate deficiency in women of childbearing age fuels efforts toward mandatory fortification of flour with the vitamin
Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance
What’s the common denominator between arthritis and prostate cancer? The answer is boron. An often-overlooked trace mineral, boron reportedly plays a big part in ensuring healthy joints, strong bones, and prevention of certain cancers, according to an article from Natural Health 365. Boron is naturally obtained from eating plant-based food. In the human body, it can … Continue reading Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance
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
Early stages of schizophrenia can be treated with nutrients found in Brussels sprouts, shellfish, and oranges
Around two million Americans suffer from schizophrenia, and it’s a frustrating chronic mental illness that is marked with disabling symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Unfortunately, the antipsychotic medications that are often given to address these problems come with their own set of risks. Now, scientists have discovered that certain nutrients could help to fight the illness … Continue reading Early stages of schizophrenia can be treated with nutrients found in Brussels sprouts, shellfish, and oranges
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of magnesium in the activation … Continue reading Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
Pregnancy vitamins are for baby too: Probiotic and fish oil supplement use during gestation reduce risk of childhood food allergies, eczema
Many a parent of an allergic child lives in fear of their little one being stung by a bee or accidentally being exposed to peanuts, eggs or shellfish. For allergic kids, such exposure can mean a reaction ranging in severity from coughing, sneezing, an itchy throat or a runny nose, to trouble breathing, hives, a … Continue reading Pregnancy vitamins are for baby too: Probiotic and fish oil supplement use during gestation reduce risk of childhood food allergies, eczema
Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
Giving up entire categories of food can be a good idea from a health standpoint, but it’s important to be smart about it. You can certainly give up soda or sweets without missing out on anything your body needs, but it’s a different story when it comes to other food groups. For example, most people … Continue reading Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products
The antioxidant properties of bakery products can be increased by adding unrefined pumpkin seed oil, according to a study published in the journal Agronomy Research. The researchers from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great examined the fatty acid compositions and biologically active components found in vegetable oils such as unrefined rice bran oil, unrefined pumpkin seed oil, and refined and … Continue reading Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products
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