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?
Worried about vision loss? A new study says vision loss later in life could be linked to an unhealthy diet now. Researching vision loss and diet A new study from the University at Buffalo spanning nearly two decades found a correlation between eating unhealthy foods and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) AMD blurs central vision, which … Continue reading Unhealthy Diet Linked to Vision Loss Later
Fatty liver disease occurs when there is more fat in the liver than can be used for energy and insulation. Typically, the liver breaks down fats, and produces energy and bile, which is needed to further break down and absorb fats. Although pregnancy can cause fatty liver disease, the two general causes of fatty liver … Continue reading Best Foods for a Fatty Liver Disease
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
As a nutrient, choline supports a variety of functions, including metabolism and cellular growth. Although your body can produce some choline, most of it needs to come from your diet. Depending on your sex and age, your adequate intake for choline can vary. For adult men, your ideal intake is about 550 mg per day. … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Choline
Looking for a simple, flavorful spice to add nutritional benefits to your diet? Don’t be so quick to overlook saffron. The golden-yellow spice is rich in antioxidants and because farmers have to harvest the threads from the Crocus sativus flower by hand, saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world. That’s not … Continue reading Saffron Has More Health Benefits Than You Might Think
Most people have heard that drinking a lot of soda may increase your risk for diabetes, but new evidence indicates that even naturally sweet drinks and diet soda may do the same. Is diet soda healthier? Past research has provided mixed results in terms of showing a link between diabetes risk and naturally sweet drinks … Continue reading Can Naturally Sweet Drinks Increase Your Risk of Diabetes?
Beetroot juice is a favorite among health advocates for its high nutritional value, but what exactly does it contain in the way of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals? We’re breaking down the health benefits of this beautifully pigmented juice. Packed full of nutrition A small glass of organic beetroot juice has just 29 calories, but all … Continue reading The Nutritional Benefits of Beetroot Juice
Although past research has indicated that adding spicy foods, such as chili peppers, to your diet is generally good for your health, a new study seems to indicate the opposite. Cognitive decline linked to spicy diet A longitudinal study involving 4,582 Chinese participants over the age of 55 has found that large amounts of chili … Continue reading How Does Your Diet Can Affect Your Colon?
Eating bugs may seem like something they do at Special Forces training, but now the creepy crawlies may be considered a superfood. It might be hard to stomach the idea of eating bugs in the United States, but plenty of other cultures eat insects as a regular part of their diet. Bugs have been shown … Continue reading Bugs May Be the New Superfood
