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06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain

Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]

05/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why grilled meats could be the cause of your high blood pressure

It might be time to put your grill back in storage because grilled burger patties could be increasing your blood pressure. However, one study determined that it’s the cooking method (grilling) that’s making your blood pressure rise and not the meat itself, especially if you regularly eat grilled meats. Grilled meat and hypertension The study, which was […]

05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Compounds in lemon found to effectively fight cancer without harmful side effects

You can never really go wrong when it comes to lemons: It’s a delicious addition to any dish, and it smells good, too. It’s also known to have various health benefits, most notable of which is vitamin C. That said, these yellow oblong-shaped fruits aren’t just to keep the colds away for another day. According to […]

05/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating a cup of blueberries a day protects you against heart disease and cancer, scientists discover

Did you know that blueberries can help prevent cancer and heart disease? According to a study by researchers from Florida State University, eating blueberries daily could lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. For the study, researchers conducted a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial. The researchers observed 48 post-menopausal women diagnosed with pre-hypertension (stage one hypertension). During […]

05/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat

Kimchi, the spicy, salted and fermented vegetables staple in Korean cuisine, is so much more than a side dish. In a comprehensive review of 130 studies, researchers in Korea looked at its health benefits as a probiotic. Probiotics in general are the good bacteria populating the gut. The human gut has more than 400 strains […]

05/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more Swiss chard to enhance endurance and lower your blood pressure

Green leafy vegetables have been the go-to foods for a wide range of health benefits. One of these nutritious salad greens is the Swiss chard, which can boost endurance and athletic performance and lower blood pressure, according to research. A 2013 study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology associated foods rich in nitrates like Swiss […]

04/29/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

A third of cancer cases are related to obesity and dietary choices

For many, cancer is a scary word associated with complex causes like genetics, exposure to radiation and harmful chemicals, among others. But food and nutrition practitioners, along with other health professionals say that a third of cancer cases are linked to obesity and dietary choices. In a report published in the Journal of the Academy […]

04/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Why you need to “rough up” your diet with fiber

Have you taken your fiber today? Fiber or roughage is the non-digestible part of plant foods that travels along our digestive system, absorbing water along the way, and helping us move our bowels more easily. In our diet, fiber refers to nutrients that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes but still play an important role […]

04/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

South Asians living in the U.S. are consuming less beneficial nutrients; that’s why more of them are developing Type 2 diabetes

Your environment defines you. People absorb the habits and ways of the place they’re living in. That’s what a new UT Southwestern study proved once more when researchers from the premier academic medical center’s Human Nutrition team studied 77 U.S. South Asians — 44 with diabetes and 33 without — on their dietary choices. The […]

04/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Two sodas a day DOUBLE the risk of heart disease, study warns

The sun is bearing down on you so strongly on a hot summer day that you just have to quench your thirst. You’ve been running around that oval track for so long you can’t wait to reach out for something to drink. But let that drink be filtered water, and other healthier alternatives, not soda. Scientists […]

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