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08/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The brain-boosting benefits of high-quality olive oil
The Mediterranean diet is one of the best ways to eat for a healthier and longer life, thanks to its primary component, olive oil. People living in the Mediterranean region are some of the healthiest and long-lived people in the world. Olive oil provides many health benefits, but its benefits to brain health are often overlooked. […]
08/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Use your snacks to rev up your metabolism with healthy options, all under 100 calories
Metabolism is genetic, but it can be improved by eating the right food. Metabolism is the body’s process of converting what you eat and drink into energy. In this process, calories from food and beverages are combined with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs in order to function. Instead of munching on chips, […]
08/16/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Butternut squash offers an excellent way to increase your vitamin C levels
You’ve most likely heard it said a number of times: Squash is a good source of vitamin A. And it is, indeed. A cup of butternut squash is enough to supply almost 300 percent of your body’s needed vitamin A. But what you don’t hear much is how butternut squash can be a good source […]
07/24/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Olive oil is the key to longevity: Only one tablespoon a day can do wonders for your health
There is lots of conflicting advice about the ideal way to eat, but one thing that nearly every healthy diet seems to have in common is olive oil. This fat that comes from the fruit of the olive tree and offers a host of health benefits that range from heart health to cognitive function, so […]
07/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Eat more cress for a healthier liver
You can vastly improve the health of your liver by increasing the amount of garden cress in your diet. Saudi researchers who studied the tangy-tasting edible herb reported that its seeds contain hepatoprotective agents that can manage the potentially deadly effects of hepatitis. Hepatitis can lead to fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), a condition where a huge […]
07/22/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
What’s up, doc? Carrots are one of the best foods to eat if you have heart problems
Say what you will about Bugs Bunny, but he was definitely right about liking carrots. While this common vegetable is known for improving eyesight, its considerable nutritional content lets it do so much more, including helping care for your heart. The health benefits of the carrot are as varied as its colorful varieties. You probably […]
07/21/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet
You may not realize it, but magnesium is one of the nutrients your body needs the most. According to the Human Genome Project, there are 3,751 proteins with binding sites for this mineral, which only adds to why you need to eat food items that have an abundance of it. Increasing your magnesium intake can provide you […]
07/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat your spinach: This plant can help arthritis patients maintain strong bones
Eating spinach (Spinicia oleracea) can help osteoarthritis patients maintain strong bones, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute in India, looked at the anti-osteoarthritic effects of spinach extracts in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis mice. For the […]
05/20/2018
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By Janine Acero
The top 11 foods you should stop eating to avoid inflammation – UPDATE – correction
Editor’s note: After a review of this article, I’ve decided the information it presents from a book by a cardiac surgeon contradicts the well-documented health benefits of whole foods. Some of the foods originally listed here are very healthy, especially when consumed as organics. The original article relied on a doctor’s claim that “lectins” may […]
05/14/2018
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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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