Our health promoting decisions need to stay on top of our extra busy life. Keeping food choices under control will be challenging at this time of year. If you are not allergic, nuts can simplify the process. All nuts are high in beneficial fats. While portion size should still be considered they are still a […]
Many factors contribute to the cause of cancers. The cause of many cancers are unknown. There is a strong belief that sugar causes cancers. In some cases this can be a contributing factor. But not the total picture. Every cell in your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. Cancer cells use about 200 times […]
For thousands of years, Maca has been a part of the traditional medicine because of its multiple beneficial effects that it has on our health. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a starchy root vegetable. Related to the turnip which grows at high altitudes in Peru, although it is now grown in other countries, including China. It […]
Citrus flavonoids appears to impact blood and microvascular endothelial cells, and it is not surprising that the two main areas of research on the biological actions. Epidemiological and animal studies point to a possible protective effect of flavonoid against cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers. Although flavonoids have been studied for about 50 years, […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to proper bodily function but are not produced or synthesized by the body. Therefore, omega-3s must be acquired through an external source such as diet or supplementation. Omega-3s are known for their numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation, decreasing the risk of neurological and cardiovascular disease, supporting eye and […]
Have you heard you are what you eat? We are mostly all about what we drink! Water is the key ingredient. The best fluid is clear, pure, preferably filtered water! According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60 percent of the average adult human body is made of water. This includes most of your […]
High calcium intake has been associated with high bone mineral density (BMD). However, without sufficient estrogen, (as well as other factors) the rate of bone resorption (the breaking down of bone) increases, leading to a loss of bone mass. Which leads to the development of osteoporosis. As a result bones become weak and brittle, increasing […]
We all need some fat in our daily food choices. Replacing “bad” fats (saturated and trans) with “good” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) is smart for your heart. An easy way to do this is to choose non-tropical vegetable oils to cook and prepare food. The types of oils listed below are healthier choices than solid […]
Globally, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water. Habitual tea intake has been associated with higher bone mineral density, particularly in postmenopausal women. This association may be due to its polyphenols and resulting protective antioxidant effects. While in vito studies have shown improved bone outcomes with a consumption of individual purified tea polyphenols, it is […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
