Tag: nutrition

Why the War on Salt Is Dangerous

Do you still believe the myth that salt is bad for your blood pressure? If you examine the evidence, you’ll quickly see that your risk for hypertension and heart disease is far more dependent on your ratio of this other mineral, and not sodium. And if you eat the standard American foods, your ratio is…


Unscrambling the Terms and Labels on Egg Cartons

As complete little packets of protein and nutrients that are easy to cook and use in recipes, eggs are a popular food. Yet misleading labels don’t make it easy for average shoppers to make the most informed choices when they shop for eggs. There’s a bewildering number of different egg choices, and many of the…


A Better Way to Diagnose Malnutrition

A new systematic assessment that describes malnutrition in the context of starvation, chronic disease, and/or acute disease or injury will help with diagnosis and treatment, nutritionists say. Up to 50 percent of patients in hospitals and nursing facilities are estimated to be malnourished and although it is widespread, confusion exists in the clinical community on…


Healthy Reasons to Eat More Real Cinnamon (Not Its Cousin)

If you live in North America or Europe, that jar of “cinnamon” in your cupboard is probably not truly cinnamon at all, but a very similar spice known as cassia. True cinnamon is usually labeled “Ceylon cinnamon” and comes principally from Sri Lanka (called Ceylon in colonial times), India, Madagascar, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Cassia, on the other…


These Foods May Help Repair Damaged DNA in Your Brain

Research has found that psychiatric disorders are linked to DNA damage in our brain. Anxiety is the most common mental disorder, affecting 40 million adults in the United States, according to Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). The global pandemic only exacerbated the situation. A March 2022 report by the World Health Organization said…


Two Remarkable Stress Relief Supplements; Take Them Together

Adults with a stress score at or above 25 had a 24% greater improvement with the supplements intake, they are also beneficial for migraines and depression. You may be familiar with the connection between magnesium, calcium and vitamins K2 and D and how they work in tandem. But are you aware of the crucial link…


Brain Fog May Be Treated by Healing the Gut

“Brain fog” is a frequently mentioned symptom in recent years.When people describe themselves as having brain fog, they often mention poor memory, difficulty concentrating and slow thinking. In addition to COVID-19 related brain fog, intestinal problems can also be one of the factors that trigger brain fog. What are the ways to improve brain fog…


Bad News for Fast Eaters

Eating your food too fast may harm your body in ways you never considered. Research shows it may up your odds of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke, not to mention tipping the scales in the wrong direction. But there are methods to turn this habit around, especially if you approach it mindfully. STORY AT-A-GLANCE…


‘Systemic Catastrophe:’ MIT Senior Researcher Warns Glyphosate is a Slow Kill

A “systemic catastrophe” is senior researcher Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s verdict on glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, warning that the chemical is a slow kill for humans and other lifeforms. Seneff, a senior researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been studying this toxic chemical for around 10 years. Dr. Stephanie Seneff…


8 Ways Zinc Turbocharges Your Body for Peak Performance

By  David Gutierrez, contributing writer to Natural News In a research review published in the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety in July, Indian researchers cataloged more than eight separate, research-proven health benefits that zinc plays in the human body. Zinc is a metal that functions as an essential nutrient in the body….