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Americans Use Pandemic to Get In Shape With More Organic Food
15Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

Americans Use Pandemic to Get In Shape With More Organic Food

Americans are shelling out more for premium foods, including organic meat and snacks, as the pandemic moves them to focus on health despite the economic slowdown. Many consumers are prioritizing nutrition over cost as Covid-19 infections continue to rise across the U.S. Sales of organic food and drinks surged 25% for the 17-week period ended June 27, according to Nielsen data. That’s faster than the pace of total growth in the food segment. Meat, seafood and frozen foods with the organic label have seen some of the largest increases from last year, the data show. “We’re expecting strength to continue in organic and natural food sales,” said Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jennifer Bartashus. With lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus, “a lot of people have used the opportun...
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11 Wellness Platforms Created by Indigenous People You Should Be Following
13Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

11 Wellness Platforms Created by Indigenous People You Should Be Following

The conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion in health and wellness comes up periodically without any transformative change within the $4.5 trillion dollar industry. It's evident that wellness is predominately marketed towards white people and is often seen as an exclusive luxury. Although the health and wellness industry isn't reflective of the various lifestyles, cultures, races, and ethnicities around the world and in the US, wellness is for everyone and should be accessible for everyone, which is why marginalized people are reclaiming the wellness space. Keep reading at PopSugar.
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Report: UC Santa Cruz leads research center on botanical dietary supplements
8Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Report: UC Santa Cruz leads research center on botanical dietary supplements

Although millions of people take plant-based dietary supplements or herbal medicines, understanding the effects of these natural products on human health has proven to be extremely challenging. Clinical trials like those used to evaluate drugs have largely failed to show efficacy for botanical natural products. A new research center led by UC Santa Cruz and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will focus on understanding how botanicals work on the molecular and cellular levels to provide a better foundation for clinical trials of these complex natural products. “We’re trying to put a scientific foundation behind the use of botanical natural products, so that people can make informed decisions about what botanicals might be helpful to an individual,” said principal inves...
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Foods That Can Remedy Constipation
5Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Diet, Remedies

Foods That Can Remedy Constipation

Constipation is the most common gastro intestinal complication. It is characterised by less than three bowel movements per week, or bowel movement with dry hard stool that is difficult and painful to pass. Constipation could be as a result of inadequate water intake, poor diet, lack of or inadequate physical activity, stress or medication side effect. While it often lasts for a short period and is not dangerous, persistent constipation can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition that needs medical attention. Besides drinking enough water, there are natural laxatives that can help relieve constipation by adding bulk and softening the stool, reducing transit time in the gut and increasing stool frequency. Prunes They are an excellent natural remedy for constipation. Rich in s...
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Unfavourable attitudes toward genetically modified food predict negative feelings about other food technologies
10Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Genetically Modified Foods

Unfavourable attitudes toward genetically modified food predict negative feelings about other food technologies

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that people who hold negative opinions of genetically-modified (GM) food are likely to feel the same about nano-enabled food—food with nano-additives to enhance flavour, nutrition or prolong shelf life. In a survey of 1,000 respondents led by NTU comprising adult Singaporeans and permanent residents, close to a third found GM food unappealing, and their negative feelings influenced how they viewed nano-enabled food. Over a third felt neutral about GM food, while the remaining respondents welcomed it. While the study focused specifically on reactions towards nano-enabled foods, lead investigator and NTU Associate Professor Shirley Ho said that ...
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Apple Cider Vingear For Weight Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Is Effective
7Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies, Wellness

Apple Cider Vingear For Weight Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Is Effective

or several thousands of years, apple cider vinegar has been used as a popular home remedy, in cooking, and as a health tonic. Its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties offer numerous health benefits including lowering blood sugar levels, reducing cholesterol, etc. Apple cider vinegar also promotes weight loss and fat reduction. Acetic acid- one of the main components of vinegar suppresses body fat accumulation. Here’s how apple cider vinegar aids weight loss: 1. Makes You Feel Satiated and Reduce Calorie Intake Apple cider vinegar can help promote fullness which can also lower the number of calories you consume. A 2005 study reported that people who consumed apple cider vinegar ended up consuming up to 275 fewer calories during the rest of the day. But do not take it alongsi...
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Genetically Modified Food Market to reach 130 million tons next year
4Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically Modified Food Market to reach 130 million tons next year

Despite all of the criticism and hindrances, the GMO food market has started picking up in recent years due to the nutritional value it offers. However, the GMO food market is in its nascent stage and has a long way to go to reach every shelf in the market. As the demand for GMO food is on a continuous rise, stacked traits, a mix of more than one transgene, is expected to see the highest growth when compared to Herbicide Tolerance (HT) and Insect Resistance (IR). The research predicted that production of genetically modified crops will increase from 112 million tons in 2015 to 130 million tons in the year 2021. The report on the Genetically Modified Food market provides a bird’s eye view of the current proceeding within the Genetically Modified Food market. Continue reading...
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10 natural remedies to relieve and prevent hay fever symptoms
31May By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

10 natural remedies to relieve and prevent hay fever symptoms

Hay fever is extremely common at this time of year and the high pollen count makes this allergy a daily nuisance for many. From scratchy throats to itchy eyes, hay fever causes a multitude of symptoms which can be tough to get rid of. Here are 10 natural remedies to relieve and tackle common symptoms of hay fever. 1. Eat a spicy meal Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock) Hay fever can causes a stuffy, blocked nose and if this is one of your symptoms then a hot curry could be the solution. Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe, whilst spices such as turmeric are natural anti-inflammatories that can help relieve your symptoms. Continue reading at The Scotsman
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Secrets of Scandinavian Beauty
27May By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Secrets of Scandinavian Beauty

The resilient botanicals found in Nordic countries can teach us a lot about skincare. From the concept of hygge (well-being achieved through “being cozy”) and a celebration of hyper-seasonal organic ingredients to a cultural and political dedication to sustainability ( just ask Greta Thunberg), there are a lot of lessons to be learned from the nations of far northern Europe. Now, they’re helping to reinvent your skincare regimens, too. Born of the extreme climates and the unique ecosystems of countries like Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland, a host of resilient natural ingredients is increasingly being used in products to help increase cell turnover, boost hydration, calm rosacea, revive collagen production and more. Read more...
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Do you need breathing lessons? Ancient techniques are this year’s hottest wellness trend
24May By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

Do you need breathing lessons? Ancient techniques are this year’s hottest wellness trend

Take a deep breath in. It’s a command we all hear at times of stress. Somehow we know that, when harnessed correctly, breathing has amazing curative, calming powers. Yet how we each do it varies greatly, and with wildly differing results. In the past three months, how we inhale and exhale has been the subject of breathless discussion. If anything, Covid-19’s affect on the respiratory system has highlighted how uncertain many of us are about how we should be breathing, in spite of the fact that each day we breathe 25,000 times, take in 30lbs of air into our lungs and consume about 1.7lbs of oxygen. Could you be in need of breathing lessons? J K Rowling certainly thought we could all benefit from a few pointers: she shared a video by Dr Sarfaraz Munshi, showing a breathing technique to...
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