Post Tagged with: "Harvard School of Public Health"

Almonds and dark chocolate stroke prevention smoothie

Almonds and dark chocolate stroke prevention smoothie

Eating organic foods and including them in smoothie recipes and drinks is key to reaching optimal health and to disease prevention. According to Mayo Clinic, “A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and food. Within minutes, brain […]

by April 16, 2020
The many surprising health benefits of drinking coffee

The many surprising health benefits of drinking coffee

Organic tea has always been considered a drink of choice, yet coffee has been the subject of much controversy in the health world. Things are changing and several studies are now showing that drinking organic coffee provides many health benefits. We have already seen how drinking coffee may be good […]

by September 10, 2019
Health benefits of arugula

Health benefits of arugula

The health benefits of arugula are many. It looks very similar to lettuce and is part of the cruciferous vegetables, which are well known as nature’s potent multi-vitamins. Arugula makes a great choice for salad greens, because it is full of important antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Let’s look at the […]

by September 3, 2018
Brown rice versus white rice

Brown rice versus white rice

Rice is a staple in many cuisines. However, white rice has been receiving a bad reputation lately, while brown rice is being recommended more often. So the question is brown rice versus white rice – which is better for your health? According to a study from the Harvard School of […]

by January 30, 2018
Vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk

Vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk

Eating a vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk compared to a non-vegetarian diet, according to new research from the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the […]

by March 12, 2015
Weight training sheds belly fat

Weight training sheds belly fat

Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]

by January 3, 2015
Eating red meat may increase risk of breast cancer

Eating red meat may increase risk of breast cancer

Like we always say, eating organic foods is key to optimal health. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that can keep the immune system in top shape. The nutrients in these organic foods can also help prevent and treat disease. We have seen how processed meats increase […]

by July 28, 2014
Detrimental effects of watching television on sleep in young children

Detrimental effects of watching television on sleep in young children

Do not ignore the power of a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep has become somewhat of a rarity these days. Sometimes, it is easy to believe that you can get by without an adequate amount of rest, but a lack of sleep can contribute to health risks in the long […]

by April 23, 2014