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The many amazing health benefits of mustard greens

The many amazing health benefits of mustard greens

Including organic foods in your diet is key to reaching optimal health. Mustard greens are cruciferous vegetables and they are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of organic mustard greens. Antioxidant rich: They are an excellent source of antioxidants such as vitamin A, B, C, […]

by June 27, 2019
What happens to your body when you eat sugar

What happens to your body when you eat sugar

Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]

by March 2, 2018
Kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk

Kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk

We love our little furry friends. They are our loyal companions and they show unconditional love in a way that only few can. New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows that kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk than kids who don’t. The researchers analyzed data […]

by November 15, 2015
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
Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off

Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off

Following a doubling of the incidence and prevalence of diabetes in the United States from 1990-2008, new research is showing a plateauing of the rate between 2008-2012 for adults. Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off However, the rate continues to increase in Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults. […]

by October 8, 2014