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12/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

7 paleo foods that naturally lower your blood pressure

The condition called hypertension (high blood pressure) is prevalent in the U.S. and other developed countries. It doesn’t have any obvious symptoms, but this doesn’t make it any less dangerous. If you have hypertension, you must monitor your blood pressure closely to limit the damage your arteries. One way to do this is to eat Paleo […]

11/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Want a healthier heart? Start following a Mediterranean diet

More research has proven that a Mediterranean diet can not only keep your heart healthy but also ward off cardiovascular diseases. In a study published in Metabolism, researchers from the University of Connecticut found that following a Mediterranean diet cuts cardiovascular disease risk by reducing atherogenic lipoproteins which promote atherosclerosis. Researchers recruited 83 women with metabolic […]

10/09/2018 / By Derek Henry

Three health-altering assumptions most people make about their protein intake

The protein debate has been raging on for quite some time now, with people citing all kinds of “facts” about what levels of protein are required and which sources are the best. Vegans claim that you can get all the protein you need from plants, whereas meat eaters say that’s not possible nor advisable if […]

10/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Green, leafy vegetables can decrease your risk of glaucoma by 20%

Research provides another reason for you to eat more leafy greens: They prevent the onset of a serious eye disease called glaucoma. In a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers suggested that eating green leafy vegetables every day may cut one’s risk of glaucoma by 20 to 30 percent over many years. Glaucoma is […]

07/06/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Nuts may be tiny but they are powerhouses when it comes to improving your health

Once deemed unhealthy due to being high in fat, nuts are now viewed as anything but. It’s these fats, along with many other essential nutrients, that have made nuts a staple in the diets of many health-conscious individuals. Nuts may be small but they pack an impressive nutritional punch. Though the nutritional values differ with […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain

Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]

06/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Going vegan may not be as easy as you think; it takes planning and a lot of adjustment to stay healthy

There is so much literature on the benefits of becoming a vegan. However, as with anything that has to do with improving and maintaining one’s health, it requires a lot of effort, research, and perseverance. It is the same with deciding – once and for all – that you’re going to exercise. Those pounds are not just […]

05/20/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The secret to good health is simply eating more vegetables

If someone tells you to “eat your vegetables,” they might be on to something good: Science has proven time and again that vegetables hold the key to building a healthy body. According to an article in Archives of Medicine, foods which originated from plants contain so-called “protective chemicals” which are composed of phytonutrients or phytochemicals. What’s more, there […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Walnuts reduce hunger and cravings by changing your brain

Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found that walnuts can “trick” your brain into feeling full by activating an area in the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, is the first of its kind to directly explore the neurocognitive effects that the nuts have on the brain. “We […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Just 10 walnuts a day can significantly lower your blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, eat 10 walnuts every day, as a study found that it can significantly lower your blood pressure. A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Australia wanted to evaluate the effect of personalized dietary advice and a food supplement of 30 grams of walnuts each […]

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