When chemo fails, the immense healing power of bioactive compounds in food may be the only hope left. Colon cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent and lethal forms of cancer and is believed to be driven primarily by the Western pattern diet. It has been estimated that more than 1 million people around the world…
8 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency, and Why Adding Supplements Is Not Enough
Nowadays, vitamin D deficiency has become a very common problem for people. How does one effectively replenish vitamin D? Besides diet and supplements, the intake of another nutrient is also very critical. Vitamin D performs many functions in the body. For example, it can enhance the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorus, as well as…
Milk Thistle for Liver Health
June 20, 2022
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Milk thistle, with its distinctive purple flowers and long, thorny leaves, has long been touted for its liver health benefits and detoxing prowess. Milk thistle and its healing properties were first described by the Greek physician Dioscorides in 40 A.D. Dioscorides was a physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and the author of De Materia Medica, a five-volume…
Healthy Recipe: Nutrient-Dense Cauliflower Bolognese Sauce
By Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD Pasta Bolognese is one of my all-time favorite foods. I wanted to give this classic recipe a modern, healthy twist. This recipe is packed with nonstarchy vegetables, which add vitamins, minerals, fiber, and bulk, for minimal calories and carbs. I used mushrooms to give it a real meat-like feel; mushrooms are what…
Food and Mood: How to Eat Well for Your Mental Health
In recent years, the relationship between nutrition and mental well-being has been gaining considerable interest. Whereas in the past, common disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD would be treated with medication, today study shows there is much evidence to suggest that diet can play a major preventive role. Dr Uma Naidoo, M.D., is…
Cultural Immersion: Choosing the Right Yogurt
The yogurt section seems to be taking on a life of its own, whether those cultures are “live” or not. Shoppers can expect to find numerous brands with a plethora of varieties. If traditional yogurt was an acquired taste before or if it seems too passé now, you may be pleasantly surprised by this newer…
Snacking Isn’t Bad for You When You Do It Like This
Everyone snacks. It’s even easy to argue that people need a little nibble between meals: It’s the perfect way to keep the energy up, fill in nutritional holes, and manage blood sugar. But snacking gets a bad rep. Why? Generally, most people think of snack food as junk food. Don’t get me wrong, there’s room…
7 Health Benefits of Eating Less Meat
You may have been eating meat every meal of your life, but there are some financial and medical problems that can be influenced—or even caused—by this constant consumption of meat. Cutting back on eating animals like cows, pigs, and chickens has benefits you may have never thought of. Though some people choose to eliminate meat…
2 Types of Super Brain Foods to Defeat Dementia and Alzheimer’s
June 18, 2022
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In a Ted Talk, Neal Barnard, M.D., president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, spoke about his father, who had passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. His father became ill a few years before he passed. The first symptom was memory loss, and as time went by, his memory became increasingly worse. In the end,…
Diet for Depression: What Foods Lessen Depression Symptoms?
Depression is a common mental health issue, and while it can’t be cured through diet, a diet for depression can play a part in managing symptoms. Research suggests that what a person consumes can affect mental health. It is believed that many different factors contribute to depression. A recent study published in BMC Medicine showed…
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