Nutrition
Soy supplement shows no blood pressure benefit
Soy-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, but soy supplements alone may not do anything for older women’s blood pressure, according to a U.S. study. The findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, add to the mixed evidence on the health benefits of soy isoflavones – compounds that are [...]
Calcium tablets linked to increased heart attacks
According to a new study from Germany, regularly taking calcium pills can increase the risk of suffering a heart attack. Many older people take calcium pills as a way of strengthening bone density and fighting off the threat on conditions such as osteoporosis but few are aware of the risks involved. The study, which has [...]
Benefits and Risks of Taking Dietary Supplements
The Benefits Normally, you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from a balanced diet; however, taking supplements can provide additional nutrients when your diet is lacking or when certain health conditions cause you to develop an insufficiency or deficiency. In most cases, multiple-vitamin supplements provide all the basic micronutrients(vitamins and minerals) your body needs. [...]
How a Juice Cleanse Can Actually Cause Weight Gain
Whether it’s to improve energy, clear acne, spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a [...]
Foods High in Vitamin C
Orange Juice Green Pepper Sweet Potatoes White or Red Potatoes Strawberries Raw Spinach Leaves Broccoli
Is Almond Butter Better for You Than Peanut Butter?
Question: Is Almond Butter Better for You Than Peanut Butter? Answer: Peanut butter and almond butter are fairly similar nutritionally. However, there are some nutritional differences between almond butter and peanut butter, and it looks like almond butter may be a little better for you.Peanut butter is a good source of protein and monounsaturated fats, and it has [...]
How to incorporate flax-seed meal into your diet
Mix it in yogurt Mix it in cottage cheese Add to pancake or muffin batter Sprinkle on top of salads Add to your soup Mix it with granola and eat it with yogurt Add to smoothies Look up recipes using flax-seed meal Mix with apple sauce Add to cereal and milk Add flax to [...]
8 Super Nutrients that Slim You Down
MONOUNSATURATED FATS EGCG RASPBERRY KETONES DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID (DHA) ACETIC ACID PROTEIN CAFFEINE FIBER
How to Eat Your Vitamins
Pills might seem like an easy fix, but food provides an abundance of nutrients, as well as fiber, that pills lack, says Mary Ryan, a registered dietitian in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. These nutrients are what keep your body functioning at its best―building strong bones; improving brainpower, mood, and memory; and possibly helping the immune system [...]
Top 20 Artery-Cleansing Foods
AVOCADOS WHOLE GRAINS OLIVE OIL NUTS FOODS FORTIFIED BY PLANT STEROLS SALMON (OR OTHER FATTY FISH) ASPARAGUS POMEGRANATE BROCCOLI TURMERIC PERSIMMONS ORANGE JUICE SPIRULINA CINNAMON CRANBERRIES COFFEE CHEESE GREEN TEA WATERMELON SPINACH
