A 32-year-old Swedish mom was rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening condition after going on a strict low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet to lose her baby weight. When they brought her in, she suffered from severe nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, trembling and spasms in her limbs. When the doctors questioned her, she told them she … Continue reading Low-carb diet almost kills new mom
Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains
Eating less to remember more might become a new prescription for some elderly people, German researchers say. They found that memory and thinking skills improved among healthy, overweight subjects who cut their calorie intake by 30 percent over a three-month period. If further research supports this conclusion, "from a public health point of view, you … Continue reading Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains
Young, fat and facing liver disease: As obesity rates climb, fatty livers are emerging as a serious threat to children’s health.
It's often said, these days, that we're a nation of fatties. And, not coincidentally, we're also a nation of fatty livers. Increasingly, millions of those livers belong to children - though most of them don't know it, and neither do their parents and doctors. Usually, no symptoms show up until damage has been done, damage … Continue reading Young, fat and facing liver disease: As obesity rates climb, fatty livers are emerging as a serious threat to children’s health.
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
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
Slow metabolism linked to longevity
When we use the word “metabolism,” we are usually referring to resting metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy (calories) that the body requires per day for its basic functions at rest. Most people believe that it is desirable to raise their metabolism, because they will burn more calories and consequently lose weight. Having … Continue reading Slow metabolism linked to longevity
PFAs, chemicals commonly found in household and everyday items, found to interfere with metabolism and body weight
A Harvard University study determined that high blood levels of obesogens – better known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a prevalent class of persistent chemicals – were linked with increased weight gains during latter parts of diets. According to its results, women were more vulnerable to PFA-connected obesity than men. The research team came from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and … Continue reading PFAs, chemicals commonly found in household and everyday items, found to interfere with metabolism and body weight
Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly
Source: Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly by Dr. Edward Group Royal Jelly is unique and its health benefits are tremendous in bees and in humans. This creamy secretion, produced by worker bees, is fed to bee larvae to develop them into workers. However, if higher amounts of royal jelly are fed to a select few … Continue reading Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly
What Are the Best Foods for Weight Loss?
Source: What Are the Best Foods for Weight Loss? by Dr. Edward Group The best foods for weight loss are natural and organic foods that are free from GMOs. GMOs are a very big problem for people because genetic modifications typically alter the nutritional benefits that various types of food offer. These modifications are usually made with … Continue reading What Are the Best Foods for Weight Loss?
Are chia seeds the answer to weight loss?
It's no secret that chia seeds are a powerful superfood. Through the years, people have eagerly added them to a variety of foods, from smoothies and yogurts, to oats and fruit. With three times more iron than spinach, and twice the amount of protein of any other seed or grain, it comes as no surprise that … Continue reading Are chia seeds the answer to weight loss?
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