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04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, shallots are full of flavonols that fight disease

If you’re looking for a natural antioxidant or anti-inflammatory, consider the versatile shallot. The shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum, syn. A. ascalonicum, Amaryllidaceae) is a type of common onion (A. cepa). Shallots are locally grown in central Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. As international trade expanded, shallots eventually spread throughout Europe. The flavonols […]

04/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating walnuts found to protect the colon from cancerous tumors

If you’re not a big fan of walnuts, now might be the time to start snacking on them because they can help decelerate colon tumor growth, according to a study led by Dr. Christos S. Mantzoros, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The researchers ran tests on mice and their […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria

Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]

02/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Greens, legumes and unsaturated fats: How to reverse diabetes with food

In a Daily Mail article, Dr. Michael Greger explained that switching to a vegetarian diet can ease or even reverse the ill effects of diabetes. The dietary change is so effective that improvements can be felt within a matter of hours. Diabetes is a medical condition where your blood sugar levels far exceed the norm. […]

02/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Beat diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and dementia by choosing the right foods

If you knew about a “miracle pill” that could significantly boost your health and lifespan, wouldn’t you want to know more about it? According to Dr. Michael Greger, a renowned doctor at some of the top medical institutions in the United States, a “simple dietary prescription” he calls the “Daily Dozen” can do just that. […]

12/23/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Are you in a diet rut? Our ancestors’ diets were more diverse and nutrient dense

Bad news for people on a diet: experts report that foods with higher fat, sugar, and salt contents make up a significant chunk of grocery purchases of a regular household. So what’s a person who’s trying to keep the weight off supposed to do? If you’re like most people, you’ll stick to a diet that basically requires you to eat more […]

12/04/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Food quality found to impact risk of cancer regardless of weight: Choosing natural foods over processed foods keeps the nutrients-to-calories ratio properly balanced

If you know someone who eats whatever they want and never seems to gain any weight, it’s normal to feel a little envious. However, they could be doing their body just as much harm as they would by gaining weight. This is according to a new study that reveals the quality of your food counts […]

07/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

Italian village where most live to be 100 reveals the secret to a long life

Following a diet low in sugar and high in beneficial fats may be the key to disease prevention and longevity, according to renowned cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra. In order to examine the effects of diet on the body’s overall health, the cardiologist studied residents of Pioppi, a remote village in southern Italy. Pioppi was acknowledged by United Nations […]

04/20/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Fruits and vegetables found to lower blood pressure, says new study

Touted as a “silent killer” by the American Heart Association, some 85 million Americans – or one out of every three adults – suffer from high blood pressure. Since there are usually no obvious symptoms, nearly 20 percent of these people don’t even know they have blood pressure issues. If left untreated, high blood pressure (also […]

03/19/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

An avocado a day keeps bad cholesterol away, finds new research

Since avocados are known for their high-fat content, many people tend to steer clear of this unique type of fruit. While you may have heard that eating a little bit of healthy fat every day is good for you, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating an entire […]

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