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06/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The humble broccoli brings DRAMATIC benefits to your digestive health

The humble broccoli, which has often taken the much-undeserved title of “America’s most hated vegetable,” is one of the best superfoods out there. Nutritionists love the little green plant for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but new research confirms its use in promoting digestive health. But before you scoff at the conclusion, remember that there’s […]

06/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

These foods KILL cancer cells better than chemotherapy

Cancer remains one of the trickiest medical conditions to treat, with no clear solution or completely effective treatment. Because it strikes so many people, it has also been the subject of countless studies. In this huge body of research, some foods have been repeatedly identified as being effective at killing cancer stem cells. This is […]

05/23/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Naturopathic doctor shares the diet he used to cure himself of Lyme disease

Darin Ingels, N.D., FAAEM followed the alkaline diet to cure himself of Lyme disease. The naturopathic doctor said that among all the other diets that claim to improve the disease’s symptoms, he found the alkaline diet to be the most helpful. An introduction to the alkaline diet The alkaline diet is based on the science […]

04/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Why you need to “rough up” your diet with fiber

Have you taken your fiber today? Fiber or roughage is the non-digestible part of plant foods that travels along our digestive system, absorbing water along the way, and helping us move our bowels more easily. In our diet, fiber refers to nutrients that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes but still play an important role […]

04/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritious weeds: Sorrel is a common perennial herb that offers benefits for respiratory health

Most people are quick to dismiss certain plants as weeds, just because they seem unsightly at first look. Such is the case of the sorrel plant, with its pallid stems and its spear-shaped leaves, that are considered unwelcome in some gardens. That’s just too bad, really, as the sorrel plant could be used to treat […]

04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating nuts and seeds found to cut your risk of premature death by HALF

If you want to live longer, eat more nuts and seeds. According to a study, eating these foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, cuts the risk of premature death by nearly half. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that levels of the fatty acid omega-6, which can be found in […]

04/22/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Cure your depression by making these simple dietary changes

The sun is out. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. So you can’t explain why you’re feeling low. Something just isn’t right. It could be the food you’re eating. May Simpkin, a leading nutritionist in the United Kingdom, says people who consume a lot of processed foods and sugar are more prone to […]

04/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Cancer is a lifestyle disease: 4 in 10 cancers can be entirely avoided

Those who think they shouldn’t worry about cancer because they have no family history of the dreaded disease are grossly misinformed. Scientists have found time and again that genes are not the reason people get cancer. A new study shows that lifestyle is a frequent culprit. The research suggests that 2,500 cases of cancer could be […]

04/17/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Neuroscientist shares easy, natural ways to prevent dementia

So you’ve become a regular at the gym, turned vegan, and done almost everything in your power to stay physically healthy. What about staying mentally fit as well? Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental fitness protects us from depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases. Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi, director of the […]

04/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Edamame farmers are using rye as a cover crop to reduce the use of herbicides

Farmers continue to search for alternatives to herbicides to control weeds due to the increase of herbicide-resistant weeds in most grain and vegetable crops. Fortunately, edamame farmers have found a way to reduce the use of herbicides by using rye as a cover crop, according to a study published in the journal Weed Science. The […]

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