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You have seen it on Facebook postings, read it on the internet, heard it on the news: “Carbs are bad for you if you are trying to lose weight.” Pundits advocating a low-carbohydrate diet condemn the consumption of starches. They say that even whole grains sabotage...
Local heat can be applied in various forms, including fomentations, paraffin baths for the hands or feet, hot footbaths, hot compresses, and hot water bottles. Heat therapy is typically soothing and can provide psychological relaxation. It promotes local healing and...
Nearly 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of any site at some point during their lifetime, based on 2012-2014 data. Would you like to reduce your risk for cancer-related death by 31%? Engage regularly in aerobic and strength-building exercise. Evidence,...
You don’t have to get stuck in your anxiety. Change the way you think and tackle your anxiety with four steps. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental disease in the United States. In 2015 more than forty million Americans suffered from some form of...
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked cashews 2 cups of water 2 big cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp salt Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients until creamy. 2. Taste and adjust flavors if needed.
Eggplants are nutrient-dense vegetables containing considerable amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Its purple skin contains anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. Eggplants have certain polyphenols which help to lower elevated blood glucose. Test tube studies suggest that...
Ingredients for first layer (“ladyfinger”): ½ cup almonds or walnuts ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 4 dates, pitted 2 Tbsp. water 1/8 tsp. salt Ingredients for second layer (“chocolate mousse”) 1 1/8 cup walnut, presoaked (1 cup + 2 Tbsp.) ¾ cup cashews,...
You may have heard that eating small meals throughout the day helps burn calories, reduces food intake, and enables better appetite control. New scientific data suggests otherwise. When you eat is as important as what you eat. The Effects of Eating Frequency on...
There are literally hundreds of anti-cancer compounds in whole plant foods. Other medical and surgical treatments can help fight and destroy cancer, but in this article we focus on nutrition as an adjunctive treatment. Colorful foods inhibit inflammation, a big...
You will enjoy this oil-free dressing! Almonds improve blood sugar control in individuals who have diabetes. Pistachios improve the ability of the arteries to dilate. One tablespoon would be a serving size, This recipe requires a strong blender Ingredients: • 1 cup...