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06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Type 2 diabetes can be avoided with the right kind of diet – do you know which one?

If there’s any upside to the devastating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in modern times, it’s the wealth of research into the disease the epidemic has inspired. There have been plenty of useful findings in recent years, although not all of them have gotten the publicity they deserve, especially those that threaten the profits of […]

06/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Egg-xactly: Eating organic eggs does not increase your risk for cardiovascular disease

Eggs are sometimes referred to as “nature’s perfect food,” and it’s easy to see why. They’re healthy, easy to digest, and complete, and consuming them can even help you reduce your weight. Full of nutrients like B-vitamins, iron and zinc, they’re also incredibly nutritious. With so many benefits, you’d think everyone would be eating eggs […]

05/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Turmeric is an ideal drug alternative for treating Type 2 diabetes – research journal

If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably had it hammered into your head already that you need to eat a low-glycemic diet and exercise regularly, but there is one very powerful tool that can help you in this fight that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: turmeric. This root, which comes from the same plant family as […]

05/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Beetroot juice found to decrease blood pressure and could be a great alternative treatment for people with cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology […]

04/19/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind

“You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology, the signals from your gut to your brain have a strong influence on your behaviors and emotions, especially during threatening […]

04/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Early stages of schizophrenia can be treated with nutrients found in Brussels sprouts, shellfish, and oranges

Around two million Americans suffer from schizophrenia, and it’s a frustrating chronic mental illness that is marked with disabling symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Unfortunately, the antipsychotic medications that are often given to address these problems come with their own set of risks. Now, scientists have discovered that certain nutrients could help to fight the […]

04/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

China attacks U.S. pet food company for NOT using China-based ingredients

Many consumers go out of their way to avoid buying products from China, especially when it comes to food, thanks to their shoddy safety record and the country’s widespread pollution problems. People often scrutinize the labels of the foods and other products they buy to ensure they don’t come from China. Now, the country’s official […]

03/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New menu item coming soon: Frankenmeat grown in a lab expected by the end of the year

Just when you thought the products sold on grocery store shelves couldn’t possibly deviate any further from the real food provided by nature, Frankenmeats grown in labs are poised to join the other engineered abominations at your local supermarket by the end of the year. This so-called “clean” in-vitro meat is created by taking stem […]

03/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Beating food addiction with the Spice Diet: Chef shares his story of success with healthy food alternatives

Do you need to lose some weight? According to the World Health Organization, the number of obese adults around the world exceeds 300 million, and 115 million of these people are suffering from problems related to their obesity. Perhaps you don’t quite fit the definition of obese, but you’ve noticed your waistline getting a little […]

03/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Demand for superfoods continues to increase; Can production keep up?

How many avocados have you eaten in the past week? How about blueberries or kale? When certain foods suddenly get a lot of attention for their nutritional content, it’s not unusual for demand to rise. The question is: Can producers keep up? According to the World Fruit Map 2018 from Rabobank, the avocado trade has […]

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