Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Published online by a team from Warwick Medical School in the Journal of Hypertension today (25 July),…
Feeding the world’s growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That’s why scientists are exploring options for transforming fruit and vegetable byproducts — such as peels or pulp discarded during processing — into nutritious food ingredients and supplements. Now, researchers reporting in…
Eating chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “Our study suggests that chocolate helps keep the…
A USC-led team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studies and small clinical trials in humans. In studies on mice and in two small breast cancer…
Cinnamon improves blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. It is estimated that nearly 90 million people in the United States have prediabetes,…
In study, edible coating made with tea extract killed the virus and bacteria Infusing prepared foods with an edible coating that contains [easyazon_link identifier=”B072WGGW2X” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]green tea extract[/easyazon_link] may lower consumers’ chances of catching the highly contagious norovirus by eating contaminated food, new research suggests. Norovirus,…
Two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago. The study reported results from a clinical trial that compared a 4-hour time-restricted feeding diet…
Microplastics (MPs), tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in length, can now be found throughout the ocean and other aquatic ecosystems, and even in our seafood and salt. As MPs have become ubiquitous, scientists have become concerned about the transfer of MPs from the…
New study reveals how a compound found in capers regulates proteins that control important bodily processes A compound commonly found in pickled capers has been shown to activate proteins required for normal human brain and heart activity, and may even lead to future therapies for…
Adopting a plant-based diet can help promote healthful aging and mitigate the global burden of disease, according to an editorial published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reviewed clinical trials and epidemiological studies related…
By John Vibes Researchers at the University of Nebraska and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute have recently published a peer-reviewed article suggesting that CBD could be included in the treatment regimen for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Researchers say that both THC and CBD appear to reduce…
By Nita Forouhi, University of Cambridge; Ju-Sheng Zheng, Westlake University, and Nick Wareham, University of Cambridge Eating about five servings of fruit and vegetables a day is widely promoted as a key part of a healthy diet. This is because consuming fruit and vegetables is…
By Amanda Froelich Not only do fermented foods, such as kimchi, kefir, coconut yogurt, kombucha, and pickles, taste delicious, they are incredibly nutritious and healthy. Fermented foods are live foods, which means they are enzyme-rich and, therefore, have many benefits. For example, fermented foods can…
By Sara Tipton Camu camu berries aren’t widely known, but perhaps they should be! This small berry has got many purported health benefits and comes in a variety of different forms. Native to the Amazon rainforest, camu camu, or Myrciaria dubia, is a sour berry, similar…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Blaze does not receive commission on sales from products or services in this seminar, all recommendations…
A common food additive, recently banned in France but allowed in the U.S. and many other countries, was found to significantly alter gut microbiota in mice, causing inflammation in the colon and changes in protein expression in the liver, according to research led by a…
By: GreenMedInfo Research Group Fresh coconut water is a staple in many diets around the world, including those of India and other tropical countries. But it goes beyond being a refreshing, thirst-quenching drink. Here’s a rundown of its research-backed benefits, such as decreased blood glucose…
By Tyler Durden After decades of widespread use as company scientists played down research showing a definitive link between the product and growing rates of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Monsanto parent company Bayer has agreed to pay up to $10 billion to settle claims that glyphosate, the…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Is anxiety affecting your life negatively? Don’t fret — you can soothe your spirit and hunger with these five anxiety-relieving foods that are good for your body and your mood. According to the American Psychiatric Association, nearly two-thirds of U.S. residents…
By Amanda Froelich Hey, beautiful. How has June been treating you? I’m not going to lie. Emotionally, it’s been a roller coaster. In addition to working too many jobs (I have a hard time saying “no” – I’m working on it…), studying business and accounting,…
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