Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Feeling sore and beat up after a rigorous workout can make the next day or two more difficult to get through. Scientists recommend eating more almonds for gym rats who work out regularly. New research reveals that “weekend warriors,” or people who…
By Sayer Ji A promising study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine titled, “Effect of Wasabi Component 6-(Methylsulfinyl)hexyl Isothiocyanate and Derivatives on Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells,” reveals the potent Japanese horseradish concoction known as wasabi may help fight highly lethal pancreatic cancer by striking…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group From algae to common spices in the kitchen, here are five ingredients for the natural detoxification of heavy metals and toxins that are common in everyday life. Whether you’re looking for a post-holiday, winter hibernation fix-up or a year-round wellness solution,…
By John Anderer The dietary supplement tricaprin is capable of “dramatically” reversing signs of heart disease in certain patients, according to new research from Osaka University. Scientists report routine supplementation of tricaprin resulted in coronary artery plaque regression and the alleviation of symptoms among patients with…
By Joe Vitiello Often when people hear the word protein, they think of muscle – as in muscle heads at the gym. And while protein is indeed needed to build muscle, it’s not only the gym rats who need it – we all need it….
By Shyla Cadogan Leading a healthy lifestyle may be the simple secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists reveal that lifestyle changes prevented up to 60 percent of IBD cases in a large international study. So far, research has shown an association between IBD risk…
By Stephanie Vallette OK, so we’ve all heard of honey, but what is Manuka honey? According to Healthline, it’s also honey, but it has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that regular honey does not. New Zealand bees create this special type of…
By Study Finds As if there isn’t enough reason to keep children away from junk food as much as possible, new research suggests some products could be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers at McMaster University in Canada warn that a popular food dye…
By Sayer Ji A favorite herbal medicine of the ancients, peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1,000 BC. Modern scientific investigations have now confirmed that this remarkable plant has over a dozen healing properties. In our continuing effort to educate…
By John Anderer Tart juice made from Montmorency cherries, the most common type of tart cherries grown in the United States, has long been used to treat a variety of health problems such as gout or sleeplessness. A recent study conducted at the University of…
By Study Finds Intermittent fasting, which many celebrities follow and champion publicly, could really be a cure for Type 2 diabetes. Researchers with the Endocrine Society say patients who ate intermittently ended the need for painful insulin injections. Average blood sugar levels fell to less…
By Federico Bernuzzi, Quadram Institute and Maria Traka, Quadram Institute For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of Brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable. But if you’re not a convert, perhaps these health benefits will convince…
By Study Finds Looking to get rid of bad breath? A new study finds eating yogurt and other fermented foods could be the answer. Researchers in China say probiotic bacteria in foods like yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup can help dispel the embarrassing problem. Specifically,…
By Stephanie Vallette Fermented foods are all the rage these days thanks to their amazing health benefits, particularly for gut health. It may take a tasting or two to get used to fermented products, but there are many deliciously tasty options worth adding to your…
By Sayer Ji Since biblical times, dates were to believed to possess profound healing properties, but only now is science catching up to confirm our distant ancestors knew exactly what they were talking about. If you go by the Nutrition Facts panel of an ordinary…
By Study Finds Scientists researching alcohol and nicotine addictions found that eating or drinking too much sugar activated the same pathways as nicotine. This Australian study also found that over 70% of toddler foods tested exceeded the World Health Organizations guidelines for total sugar. In…
By John Anderer Aspartame is used as an ingredient in over 5,000 diet foods and beverages. Now, new research from Florida State University reports the artificial sweetener may be linked to a greater anxiety risk, an animal study concludes. Mice exposed to aspartame exhibited anxious…
By Study Finds Vitamin D supplements could potentially be the key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, say nutritionists at Tufts University. The main natural source is sunlight, but wrinkly skin…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Find out the surprising variety of ways vitamin C is healthy for you. Vitamin C has certainly been an important highly-studied vitamin over the centuries. The latest benefits scientists are discovering for vitamin C span from treating sepsis, pneumonia and COVID-19,…
By Sayer Ji Fibromyalgia, like most modern-day ‘syndromes,’ is considered ‘idiopathic’ – a fancy word for “we don’t know,” and often times used as an excuse for not looking deeper into the root causes of the patient’s suffering. Conventional treatment is palliative at best, and…
