High chocolate consumption helps prevent heart disease, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Paris. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered a super food by health experts. It has shown the potential to fight Alzheimer’s, reduce blood pressure, and […]
Water is life and we often take it for granted. We sometimes forget that water is a powerful health tonic and provides many health benefits. The common belief is that 8 glasses of water per day is ideal. Do you need 8 glasses of water a day really? New research […]
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in every 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Charlotte Gard, an assistant professor at New Mexico State University, […]
Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. They are always in the process of being broken down and replaced. The proteins that we get from our diet are converted to amino acids and are used to replace […]
There are so many reasons to eat spinach. It is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and is well known as one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. It is packed with almost every nutrient imaginable, and with nutrition comes health benefits. Have you ever seen the terms […]
Food labels can be confusing and sometimes deceiving. It is important to be armed with knowledge of what labels like “organic,” “natural” and “local” when going to the supermarket so you know which products to buy, according to Kansas State University food safety specialist Londa Nwadike. She explains in a […]
The extract of onions may improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a study to be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego. “Onion is cheap and available and has been used as a nutritional supplement,” said lead investigator Anthony Ojieh, MBBS (MD), MSc, of Delta […]
Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years According to UK research, celiac disease rate in children has almost tripled in the past 20 years. However, kids from poorer families have about 50 percent less risk of developing celiac disease. Research shows that up to 1 percent of […]
