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/>According to an animal study recently published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may protect against Parkinson’s disease, degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects motor skills and speech.
The researchers observed that when mice were fed an omega-3 rich diet, they seemed […]
I want a copy of this book: Feed Your Genes Right: Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging.
Isn’t it amazing that we really are what we eat?
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I don’t know about you, but for me, before the holiday cheer comes, there’s always the stress to deal with first. Making wishlists, shopping for gifts, sending out Christmas cards, organizing the Christmas dinner… all these makes the few weeks before the big day a lot of headache! Good thing you can eat your way […]
With holidays coming up, here’s a book which might a humorous but info-packed gift idea for someone (or for yourself, too) who wants to incorporate more spicey goodness into their meals: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Spices and Herbs. Remember that herbs and spices confer to meals a lot of health benefits against cardiovascular diseases, […]
If you want to make the most out of the health benefits of your green tea, pass on the milk, and add a zest of lemon instead. A preliminary study indicates that citrus juices enable more of green tea’s unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the lemon-tea even healthier than previously thought. Using […]
A new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology indicates that consuming the right type of oils is crucial if you want to boost your brain health.
The study found people who regularly consumed omega-3 rich oils, such as canola oil, flaxseed oil and walnut oil, reduced their risk of […]
Around this time last year, I recommended using cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving turkey. I don’t want to repeat myself, but really, time and again cranberries have been demonstrated to help fight bacterial infections, protecting you from illnesses such as bladder and kidney infections, gastroenteritis and tooth decay.
Want to know how? Scientists have employed sophisticated […]
Here’s another reason to eat your leafy greens: in the event of a heart attack, the chemical nitrite, found in many vegetables, may minimize the tissue damage caused by heart attacks.
Dr. Lefer says that the nitrite levels found cardioprotective in his study can easily be achieved by consuming more vegetables containing the chemical. That dietary […]
Here’s a simple and quick stir-fry recipe from Fit Fare combining kale, a kind of cabbage which has been documented to have anti-cancer properties, and garlic, which is linked to reduced cardiovascular and cancer risks. The dish calls for:
1 bunch kale
3-4 tablespoons of your favorite oil (I use grapeseed oil)
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
Pinch of […]
Here’s something for the health-conscious traveler: the Westin chain of hotels has teamed up with SuperFoods Partners LLC to create menus rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, such as banana oatmeal brulé, green-tea-infused salmon and molten dark chocolate cake. Steven Pratt, M.D., founder of SuperFoods Partners LLC is the author of SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That […]
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