A study by Farzaneh-Far et al indicates that a diet containing antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced rate of telomere shortening, whereas a lack of these antioxidants correlates with increased rate of telomere attrition in study participants. The authors followed omega-3 fatty acid levels in blood and telomeres length in these individuals over […]
While some of us prefer tea first thing in the morning, many can’t wait for that first cup of freshly brewed coffee! Sadly, this morning treat could eventually become extinct. But there is plenty of time to withdraw from a coffee addiction. By the year 2080 the wild Arabica bean could be wiped out by […]
Do you believe that soy is a beneficial health food? Many women believe soy foods can control menopausal symptoms. Research hasn’t proven that soy does anything for hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms among other health issues. The vast majority of soy at your local market is not a health food. The exception is […]
1 Cup pumpkin (fresh or canned) 2 Tablespoons raw almond butter 2 Cups spinach 1 Cup blueberries (fresh and frozen) 1 Banana Cinnamon or nutmeg to taste Add all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Adding water as necessary.
You’ve heard the words Splenda, Nutrasweet, Saccharin (which is Sweet ‘N Low) and Stevia among others. Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, offer the sweetness of sugar without the calories. Artificial sweeteners are many times sweetener than sugar, so it takes a smaller amount to sweeten foods. This is why foods made with artificial sweeteners […]
Do you know that the consumption of sugar has increased by 20% since 1970? Some people are consuming a lot of it. Soft drinks are the number one source of added sugar in the American diet. And this doesn’t curb appetite. The more sugar consumed the more the brain signals GIVE US MORE!!!!! If you […]
Graciously shared by my friend Ana at www.yogabodynutrition.comIngredients:4-5 ripe persimmons1 Tbsp. (or to taste) fresh lime or lemon juice½ tsp. (or to taste) cinnamon1-2 tsp. vanilla (vanilla powder is optional)1 Tbsp. ground golden flax seed, but it just yields a slightly less thick consistencyPut it all into a Vita-Mix for the smoothest consistency. A regular blender […]
There is some very good news for those of us who love chocolate. Plain and darker the better! While it still contains sugar, the darkest chocolate has many benefits! The cacoa should be 80% or higher.Chocolate is derived from the roasted cacao beans. The hulled meat of the bean, or the “nib,” is ground into […]
Various claims say that most of the dietary cholesterol in Western communities comes from eggs. Mostly found in the yolk of the egg. However, a large study from Harvard in 1999 found no association between eggs and heart disease, except in people with diabetes. Studies since then have similarly vindicated eggs. The unsaturated fats and […]
A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism this past May, reported that researchers fed two sets of mice a high-fat diet, allowing one group to eat whenever they wanted – consuming roughly half their food during their waking hours in the evening, and the other half as “snacks” throughout the day, while the other group of mice […]
