By Mae Chan Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating…
By Mae Chan Intestinal bacteria are the focus of intense research by scientists worldwide. They play a significant role in causing and preventing hundreds of diseases. According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis, probiotics have several advantageous effects on mental health by lessening the…
By Mae Chan The composition of our gut microbes may change through the development of many diseases. Parkinson’s disease may be triggered by gut microbes, according to a California Institute of Technology (Caltech) study that points to probiotics as a potential therapy for the disease….
By Mae Chan Curcumin, the yellow pigment associated with the curry spice turmeric, has been found to be effective in reducing depressive and symptoms of anxiety even in people with major depressive disorders. Writing in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers from Australia said studies…
By Mae Chan Decreasing “platelet activation” lowers the risk of “thrombosis” — or the forming of dangerous blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes. It’s the reason many doctors to this day still recommend aspirin despite treatment with the drug increasing cardiac failure, including…
By Mae Chan It’s all about the gut and always has been. Researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions have now discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism — a “cross-talk” and interaction that can lead to type…
By Mae Chan Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) is a fizzy, non-alcoholic fermented drink made with tea. It has gained praise and popularity in recent years for its ability to improve digestion and immunity. It’s also a liquid more likely to quench your thirst and be…
By Mae Chan Combining garlic and lemon juice slashes total cholesterol levels in people with elevated blood lipids, as well as improves their blood pressure, says a new study. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are multifactorial disorders which are characterized by multiple metabolic dysfunctions. CVDs are the…
By Mae Chan Walking is associated with a greater than 50 percent reduction in cardiovascular death in people over the age of 65, says a new study. “Our study provides further evidence that older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of coronary…
By Mae Chan Loss and wastage occurs on all steps in the food supply chain. About two kilograms of wet spent coffee grounds are produced for every kilogram of instant coffee made, which constitutes to about six million tonnes each year globally. While uses in…
By Mae Chan Latest research has suggested that on balance, coffee and tea intake may lower the incidence of metabolic disorders and exert a protective effect on health. These effects have been credited to their antioxidant content. Phenolic compound content has also been implicated as…
By Mae Chan It’s one of the most advantageous veggies you can eat, and love it or hate it, broccoli offers an array of health benefits. And it’s about to get even more super. University of Illinois researchers have identified candidate genes controlling the accumulation…
By Mae Chan Epicatechin is a beneficial flavonol found in foods such as berries, apples, dark chocolate, ginger, and grape seeds. It appears to stand head and shoulders above the rest for its health and performance boosting properties. Data from the Zutphen Elderly Study collected…
By Mae Chan Celery has been is a traditional Asian folk remedy for many ailments for thousands of years. If you think celery is just a crunchy, low-cal vegetable, it’s time to bring it more into your daily nutrition as a key part of your…
By Mae Chan Levels of selenium, a mineral essential for good health, are so low in soil that it’s affecting the food chain, diets and, ultimately, the risk of disease. Low selenium levels may lead to a higher risk of cancer, a study has concluded….
By Mae Chan Higher serum levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of hypertension by almost 50% and the risk of coronary artery calcification by 42%, says a new study. More than 70 percent of the population have an unhealthy balance of 10 calcium to…
By Mae Chan Average intakes of vitamin K in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are far less than recommended intakes. A review of scientific literature is highlighting the benefits of vitamin K to help reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin…
By Mae Chan “You are what your parent’s eat,” is becoming more relevant by the day. According to a study published in journal Science, just one junk food-eating generation can pass on the metabolic disorders it gains from an unhealthy diet to the next. Less…
By Mae Chan More evidence is being revealed that black raspberries have astonishingly high antioxidant levels. They are also among the highest foods in anthocyanins and show greater health benefits than its closely related cousins the red raspberry and blackberry. Anthocyanins give foods like black…
By Mae Chan Why is it that populations from specific geographical locations around the world thrive in terms of health and wellness while others do so poorly? Here are 15 secrets across the globe that may make you reconsider your approach to your daily routine….
