According to new research, if you’ve jumped on the high protein bandwagon, you may be raising your risk for a heart attack. A team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine has found that high protein diets might affect heart health by facilitating the buildup of arterial plaque. The study on high-protein diets The … Continue reading High Protein Diets May Raise Heart Attack Risk
Even if you’ve heard of arugula, you probably don’t know the many health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable. Arugula comes from the same family as kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts and has similar dietary benefits, including the following: Reduced diabetes risk Quite a few studies have found that arugula appears to reduce your risk of … Continue reading Benefits of Adding Arugula to Your Diet
In recent years, kale has been the butt of jokes when people poke fun at eating healthy. While the jokes may hint that kale isn’t tasty, many people find it delicious and everyone can benefit from this superfood’s nutrient-packed profile. Among other things, this leafy green contains fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin K and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Add Kale to Your Diet
Fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, are becoming more popular in Western cultures in recent years. Now, Japanese researchers have concluded that fermented soy products might reduce mortality risk. A study on fermented soy products The researchers looked at data from nearly 93,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 74. … Continue reading Why Add Fermented Soy Products to Your Diet?
Also known as “bitter gourd,” bitter melon can be a healthy addition to your diet. Although it has recently been touted for its potential to fight diabetes, a new study has found that it may help prevent cancerous tumors from growing and spreading. How bitter melon helps fight cancer A team of researchers from Saint … Continue reading Why Add Bitter Melon to Your Diet?
If you’re worried about diabetes, you may want to start by cutting out ultra-processed foods. New research has found that in addition to sugary drinks, foods with more additives and preservatives may raise the risk. This includes packaged snacks and ready-made meals. Studying diabetes A team of researchers from the Epidemiology and Statistics Research Center—University … Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Diabetes Risk
New research has found that a poor diet may cause insomnia. If you love your sleep, you may want to change what you’re eating. The research on insomnia A team of scientists looked at the data from 53,000+ people to see if there was a link between insomnia and dietary choices. They found that foods … Continue reading What You Eat Could Cause Insomnia
Quinoa has been popping up in grocery stores, recipes and restaurants at a record pace this past year—with good reason. The whole grain offers lots of health benefits and there are more than 120 different types of quinoa. Nutritional benefits Although quinoa is a great plant-based source of protein, it’s certainly not exclusive to vegetarian … Continue reading What’s So Great About Quinoa?
While some people refer to microgreens as a superfood, scientists prefer the term “functional food.” That’s because these seedlings of herbs and vegetables provide key nutrients in a practical manner. Are sprouts the same as microgreens? No. While sprouts are newly germinated seeds that are harvested before their leaves develop, microgreens are harvested from the … Continue reading Why You Should Add Microgreens to Your Diet
Changing to a keto diet can cause mild constipation due to the increase in high-fat foods and decrease in carbohydrates, which often means less fiber. You may notice pain when passing stools, a change to fewer than three bowel movements per week and/or hard or dry stools. Some people also report incomplete evacuation, which means … Continue reading Constipation and the Keto Diet: What You Should Know
