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When you think of calcium, what’s the first food that comes to your mind? Milk, right? But what if you avoid milk products? Can you still get enough calcium? HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? The amount of calcium the body needs each day is still debated by scientists. The current...
What effects does sugar have on our brains and mental health? We examine the facts. You draw your own conclusions. Twenty percent of our average daily calories come from refined sugars. Most hidden sugars consumed in the U.S. are found in soft drinks, soda, and boxed...
Nutritious and tasty, almonds yield rich health benefits, especially to those who have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and elevated cholesterol. If they are not on your table daily then you could be missing out. Almonds Improve Bowel Health! One chief health complaint...
Pearly white coconut oil looks harmless enough. Coconut oil is growing a reputation as being a healthful alternative for monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils. However, coconut oil, a saturated fat, may not be good for everyone; therefore, the claims need close...
If you are overweight, have a pot-belly, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes, daily consumption of walnuts will help you. Why? Like most nuts, walnuts are rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, unsaturated oils, and blood vessel health-promoting minerals such as magnesium and...
Want to try a delicious alkaline and gluten-free cereal for a change? Studies indicate that millet actually targets diabetes and inflammation. Providing a good amount of magnesium, phosphorus, protein, fiber, and anti-oxidants, this tasty cereal is certainly...
Do you have it? You do if you have allergies, asthma, arthritis, gum disease, peptic ulcers, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, obesity, or an auto-immune condition. Have what? Inflammation. Inflammation initially starts as a protective mechanism that prevents the...
You will be happy to know that the best fats for your cardiovascular health come in a variety of flavors and are used in so many delicious dishes. The best fats are literally nutritional powerhouses you will find in nuts, seeds, avocados, and olives. Although tree...
So what’s the deal with iron? Is this metal truly worth its mettle? Iron is a two-edged sword. For a certainty, iron plays a huge role for the body’s health. Excessive amounts, though, can cause damage. Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional...
Could eating more red foods prolong your longevity? They could if you regularly consume plant foods of these brilliant colors. Red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and pomegranates contain the cancer-fighting phytochemical known as ellagic acid....