Neal Barnard's "Eat Right, Live Longer: Using the Natural Power of Foods to Age-Proof Your Body" advocates that nutrition, not modern medicine or expensive supplements, is the key to aging gracefully. His book underscores the power of plant-based foods in promoting longevity. Barnard compares the body to a Stradivarius violin, emphasizing that aging depends on … Continue reading A revolutionary guide to aging gracefully through nutrition: Neal Barnard’s “Eat Right, Live Longer”
Consuming soy could make you an aggressive loner, reveals surprising study
Research published in the journal Hormones and Behaviour reveals that soy consumption can lead to aggressive anti-social behavior. For their study, experts in the field evaluated adult macaques fed soy products over the course of 15 months. The primates were separated into nine stable social groups, some receiving soy-free protein and others receiving soy-based protein. One of the … Continue reading Consuming soy could make you an aggressive loner, reveals surprising study
Tips for getting more protein into a vegetarian diet
Protein is an integral part of a healthy diet. It is essential for the synthesis of many things that the body needs. Protein also helps maintain good health; for instance, adequate intake of protein helps prevent muscle loss associated with aging. Protein can be derived from various food sources, the most abundant of which are lean meats, poultry, … Continue reading Tips for getting more protein into a vegetarian diet
Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health
Parents might give their infants soy-based formula because of a lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other feeding problems, but a new study shows this could be a case of trading one problem for another. According to research that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, infants who consume soy-based formula undergo changes in their … Continue reading Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health
Daidzein from soy found to improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in women
A study conducted by Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz and associates at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles uncovered evidence that daidzein, an estrogen-like compound, is responsible for soy's healthy effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels in women. The study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, noted that a … Continue reading Daidzein from soy found to improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in women
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