Coconut oil fights deadly yeast infections, according to a new and exciting study from researchers at Tufts University. The study focused on Candida albicans, which is the most common pathogen in human, with a 40% mortality rate when systemic infections occur. The study abstract provided the following study details: To […]
Butter is officially good for you Butter is officially good for you, in moderation of course. Butter has had a bad reputation in the past because of its high fat content. But now, scientists are starting to find out that there are good fats. Certain foods with healthy fats are […]
Omega-3s help prevent heart disease Omega-3s help prevent heart disease, according to new research from JAMA Internal Medicine. Levels of plant based and seafood based omega-3 fatty acids in the blood lower the risk of dying from heart attack, as reported in the study led by Liana C. Del Gobbo, […]
Coconut oil has many surprising health benefits. Most of use grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and to be contributors to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated […]
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 […]
