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Red cabbage microgreens help reduce LDL cholesterol

19Dec

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Red cabbage microgreens help reduce LDL cholesterol

Research in animal studies has uncovered that red cabbage microgreens help reduce LDL cholesterol – bad cholesterol. Microgreens are gaining traction in the food industry and showing up in more dishes. Microgreens are a tender, immature plant which grow within two weeks time. Researchers suggest that microgreens can offer greater benefits to health as opposed to their fully-grown counterparts. Red cabbage has already been found to help protect against excess cholesterol and so the researchers wanted to see if their microgreens counterparts could offer greater benefits. The researchers wanted to test the benefits of red cabbage microgreens on mice who consumed a high-fat diet as a means of reducing cardiovascular disease risk. The mice who consumed the red cabbage microgreens had redu...

Improve Your Blood Circulation NATURALLY in a Month

12Dec

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Improve Your Blood Circulation NATURALLY in a Month

A healthy circulation is very important if you want to remain healthier for a long time. To improve your blood circulation, there are certain common foods that you can add to your diet. 1. Orange - rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, that can strengthen the walls of the capillaries in your circulatory system 2. Pumpkin Seeds - rich in vitamin E, they can help promote an effortless circulation of blood and oxygen and prevent blood clots 3. Ginger - known to stimulate the production of healthy red blood cells, and also help boost blood circulation to a considerable extent. 4. Garlic - a natural blood thinner, it has the ability to clear up clogged arteries 5. Watermelon - as it is rich in lycopene, it can prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries 6. Nuts - rich in vit...

7Dec

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Introducing the MIND Diet

The MIND diet, as the name implies, is designed to promote a healthy mind and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It is a mash-up of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet — two diets that have been found to have several health benefits. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating foods that are as natural as possible, while limiting unhealthy fats and red meat. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, as its name suggests, is aimed at helping to ease hypertension. It focuses on helping people to eat foods that can lower their sodium intake and blood pressure. The MIND diet recommends eating 10 foods daily and avoiding five types of foods. The healthy-food group contains: Vegetables; Gre...

Disease Risk Lowered with a Handful of Nuts

6Dec

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Disease Risk Lowered with a Handful of Nuts

New research suggests that consuming a handful of nuts a day can greatly benefit your health. The study found that eating 20 grams of nuts daily lowers the risk of developing various conditions. Heart disease risk was found to be reduced by 30 percent, cancer risk lowered by 15 percent, and premature death risk was lowered by 22 percent. Consuming 20 g of nuts a day was also associated with a risk of death from respiratory disease cut by half and a 40 percent reduction in the risk of diabetes. The study looked at the consumption of all types of nuts. Aune added, “Nuts and peanuts are high in fiber, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fats – nutrients that are beneficial for cutting cardiovascular disease risk and which can reduce cholesterol levels. Some nuts, particularly walnuts and ...

5Dec

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Salmon is Not As Fishy As You Think

Salmon has been on the palate for some time now. And while we know that Norwegian salmon is the best in the world, what is it about this species that makes it so special? Norwegian salmon is fed an all-natural diet, comprising of both vegetable raw and marine raw materials. The salmon’s diet is thus packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, guaranteeing its delicious taste. Is it fresh? Salmon from Norway is raised in cold, clear waters. It grows at its own pace, gaining a pure and fresh taste, fat marbling and an attractive red-orange coloring. It also has a firm consistency, making it a pleasure to eat. Some innovative Norwegians decided to farm the salmon and supply the market year-round. Norway’s ocean-farmed Atlantic salmon comes from the same origins as wild salmon. Hea...

5Dec

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Naturally Cleanse Your Body with these Top 6 Detox Foods

Cleansing diet and detoxifying foods help in flushing all the toxins out from your body. The natural cleansing methods of fasting once a week and including detoxifying fruits and vegetables in your diet can give you a clearer skin and a better immune system. Here are some foods that detoxify the body and also help in restoring the body's healthy vigor. 1. Avocados - The fruits are loaded with heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fatty acids and fiber and are highly rated for their detoxifying qualities. 2. Beetroots - According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they reduce the oxidation of bad cholesterol, protect the artery walls and guard against heart disease and stroke. 3. Broccoli - This works with the enzymes in your liver and eases up the work of toxin removal from t...

4Dec

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Tired all the time? Boost Your Energy Levels with these foods!

There are natural ways to boost low energy, and nutritionist Sarah Flowers spoke to Express.co.uk to reveal her top tips. “Despite being told that eating lots of carbohydrates will give us energy, we need to look at more nutrient dense ways to feed our body with slow releasing carbohydrates, such as sweet potato, quinoa and wholegrain rice. “Although we consume high levels of refined carbohydrates; we are often devoid of essential nutrients as these cause blood sugar fluctuations, which can leave you drained and lacking in energy and put you at risk of obesity and diabetes.” Recommendations: Sarah recommended adding Vitamin B to your diet: “To boost your energy levels, ensure you take a good quality B Vitamin Complex, which will deliver all essential B vitamins. A magnesium ...

2Dec

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What the Oldest Person in the World Eats Every Day

Emma Morano, the oldest person in the world, turned 117 this week in lake-side Pallanza, Northern Italy. She credits her longevity to being single, drinking homemade brandy and eating a certain staple every day: two raw eggs. Back in her teens, Morano was told by a doctor to start eating three eggs a day for her anemia. Up until a few years ago, she did just that. It’s well established in the scientific community that a balanced, whole foods diet plays an integral part in overall health and wellness. But can diet impact longevity as well? Your diet alone can both cause and reverse inflammation, a dangerous precursor to many prevalent diseases that can take you out early, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Since healthy foods can prevent or delay the onset of disease, it...

2Dec

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Get Rid of Cholesterol with One Powerful Natural Antibiotic

This natural antibiotic is none other than basil. According to research, basil helps to fight bacteria, viruses, and other chronic diseases Not many people know about the fact that basil contains powerful antioxidants that can help cleanse the arteries from LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Basil is rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and beta-carotene. These antioxidants also protect us from free radicals. These nutrients further prevent cardiovascular diseases. Apart from this, regular intake of basil leaves gives us a hoard of other health benefits like helping our body fight against ailments like diarrhea, constipation, headaches, cough, flu, kidney problems and other diseases as well. BoldSky Health

30Nov

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Featuring: Farm to Fastfood – What American Presidents Ate Over the Years

George Washington, the first US President had simple eating diets. He enjoyed nuts, fish, and Madeira Wine. Thomas Jefferson may have been America's first foodie. The Founding Father developed a taste for French cuisine, grew a vast vegetable garden and cherished a farm-to-table diet. The 11th President, James Polk was known to be a finicky eater. Abraham Lincoln was more of a modest eater. According to historians, the 16th president "liked apples and hot coffee," and didn't demand much in a meal. The eighteenth president Ulysses S. Grant enjoyed coffee and was fond of rice pudding. Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed hotdogs, fruit cake, and toasted cheese. On the other hand, Ronald Reagan was known for his sweet tooth. The country's 40th president munched on jelly beans to qu...