Many of our routine food choices have the ability to either help or harm our health indicators such as our blood pressure readings. Those who are experiencing hypertension may want to avoid foods that are high in nitrate additives such as animal products. By the same token, some nitrates can actually help reduce blood pressure. These particular nitrates are often found in vegetables. Increasing … [Read more...]
Healing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit in a Toxic World with Dr. Gabor Maté
A man named Dr. Gabor Maté had experienced trauma throughout his childhood, and he now uses his experience and the skills he's attained along the way as a path to help others. When we are met with trauma in our younger years, it does not just cause a rift between us and the perpetrator(s), but also with how we view the world around us. Learning how to navigate the world with a more centered belief … [Read more...]
Best Muscle-Building Supplements for Women
Although research is still developing when it comes to which supplements work best for each demographic, there is still some gender-specific date to consider. A great example of this is how women tend to have leaner tissue than the average man. Because of this, they are not able to store as much endogenous creatine. Due to this, some may find that taking in a creatine supplement allows them to … [Read more...]
The Best Foods (and Diet) to Help You Tackle Type 2 Diabetes
Over the years, mainstream sources of health data have pointed patients looking to prevent or maintain type 2 diabetes into a carbohydrate-free world. Surprisingly, recent data has emerged that shows us this may not be the most effective approach. Our bodies have been shown to process different carbohydrates in different ways, and many of them prove to play a vital role in an overall healthy diet. … [Read more...]
Abdominal Bloating: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions
A large part of the population has experienced abdominal bloating at some point in their lives. However, if the problem has become a chronic one, identifying the culprit is the first step in feeling better. A smart first step is to look into any potential food sensitivities that you may be facing. The most common sensitivites found in the United States include gluten, eggs, nuts, and dairy, but … [Read more...]
Three Simple Rules That Will Change Your Life with Marie Forleo
As humans we often allow our own thoughts to get in the way of pursuing the dreams that we've always tossed around our heads. It is up to us to reframe this thinking into a thought process that aids us instead of hinders us. Marie Forleo provides listeners with the proper tools to alter the various belief systems that may be holding them back from achieving their dreams. She shows us how to … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Recommend Melatonin Supplements
Historically speaking, physicians and specialists have recommended melatonin supplements for simple scenarios like jet lag, and for more serious situations like chronic insomnia. Unfortunately, some research has pointed to these over-the-counter supplements as being quite ineffective. For instance, researchers pulled a large number of common melatonin brands off the shelves to evaluate their … [Read more...]
Avocados improve signs of skin ageing in women – Australian Avocados
There is a study that has been done, that shows that the consumption of avocados can help with skin elasticity and skin firmness in women. There were 39 subjects in the study, who ranged in age between twenty-seven and seventy-three. All of them had skin that ranged from fair to light brown. The study went on for eight weeks, with some subjects eating one avocado per day, and others sticking with … [Read more...]
Avocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women ‐ A Pilot Study
Avocados have been shown to be a good source of nutrients, such as monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. And some studies have shown that eating avocados can actually improve skin aging. But there are still questions on whether the avocados can reduce skin aging. A study was conducted with women who range in age from twenty-seven to seventy-three. The study went for … [Read more...]
Teens who eat avocados have higher quality diets – Australian Avocados
According to some research, teens eating avocados was connected with a higher quality diet, but it was not connected with body composition. Those that ate avocados were shown to also have an intake of fruits and vegetables. But there was no connection between the avocado consumption, and BMI score. Creating good eating habits is important in the teen years, because it's a time they can fall into … [Read more...]
Avocado consumption is associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake, and lower metabolic syndrome risk in US adults: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001–2008
According to a study that was done known as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the consumption of avocados has been connected to better diet, and better nutrient intake, as well as a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. The data was based on the recall of study subjects, in terms of what they had eaten int he past 24 hours. The subjects were US adults, who were at least 19 years … [Read more...]
The Microbiome
A microbiome is trillions of microorganisms inside of our bodies. These include bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. When people are healthy, all of them coexist in the person's body. Every person's microbiome is different, and their DNA determines what theirs looks like. One way in which these microbiota affect the body, is that they stimulate the immune system. They also help to break down … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of Eating Avocados, According to a Dietitian
Avocados have been a staple for people in their homes. Some people consider them to be fruits, and others think of them as vegetables, but regardless, they are nutritious. Based on their health benefits, avocados are very popular among people to which health and wellness is important. One benefit of eating avocados is the nutrients that they provide. These include vitamins E, C, and K. Avocados … [Read more...]
Lentil Benefits & Uses for People & the Planet
Lentils are pulses, the dried seeds of legumes. They come in several colors and can be whole or split, with the latter tending to dissolve while cooking. Nutritionally, they are a good source of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, minerals and polyphenols. They score low on the glycemic index, making them suitable for those with type 2 diabetes. Lentils also have benefits for gut … [Read more...]
Glymphatic System: Critical for Brain and Immune Health
The glymphatic system is very important to your health. It takes the toxins and metabolic waste that have built up in your body, and it removes them. However, as important as it is, it can get clogged which can be bad for your health. This clogging can be the result of things such as lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors. There are things that you can do to help your glymphatic system - one … [Read more...]
Beta-hydroxybutyrate and Cardiovascular Health
There are several things that come to mind when people talk about a ketogenic diet. they think in terms of things like brain health and controlling seizures. But the heart thrives on ketones. In fact, when a heart is failing, it often will then use ketones to improve hydraulic efficiency. A ketogenic diet can be used for the purpose of glycemic control. The aim there, is to keep blood sugar at the … [Read more...]
EMF Sensitivity Put to the Test
There have been quite a few studies on whether electrosensitivity is real. Over the last ten years, people have reported a lot of different symptoms that they claim are coming from their cell phones. These include headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. Most studies that have been done believe that the symptoms are psychological, and that there isn't any type of real link that exists between … [Read more...]
How to Read Food Labels: Your Complete Consumer Guide
There are many laws that have been passed in terms of food and food labeling. One law is designed to prevent the images on a box from being misleading. This is also relevant when it comes to the meanings of words. There are also laws concerning nutrition labels - these labels need to include several attributes, including calories and serving size. There is an issue that exists that deals with … [Read more...]
The New Science of Neuroinflammation and How to Protect Your Brain with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
A large number of people around the world suffer from depression, and for a long time, the understanding of depression was based on seratonin. Basically, it was believed that if you had lower levels of seratonin, this would lead to depression. In the last several decades, however, scientists have started to doubt this theory. New theories believe that some of the things that contribute to … [Read more...]
What Are the Real Superfoods? The Answers May Surprise You!
While it is hard to define a superfood, it is generally thought that a superfood is a food that has a great deal of functionality beyond regular nutrition. They are seen as being what is known as nutrient dense - meaning that per calorie, they have a lot of nutritional value. They are also believed to have a great deal of disease fighting power, because of the high levels of things like … [Read more...]