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07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Chop your own vegetables: Cutting them just before eating releases enzymes that aid digestion

We all know that vegetables are good for our health, but did you know that there’s a way to boost the nutrients in leafy greens? According to Carly Feigan, a nutritionist based in New York and owner of Head to Health, “chopping vegetables before eating them boosts their nutrients.” Blending and pureeing might destroy the fiber in fruits […]

07/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The larger the variety of microbes you have in your gut, the healthier your blood vessels are

According to a study, the variety of microbes in your gut indicates the health condition of your blood vessels. A team of researchers has discovered that individuals who have a more diverse microbiome had a lower risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is often linked to fatal health problems such as heart […]

06/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day

According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing […]

06/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These energy-boosting herbs help keep you awake without the coffee jitters

If you’re like most adults, you can’t start your day without a cup of coffee. Or two, or five. But drinking too much coffee can be bad for your health, so you might want to slow down. While coffee gives you an energy boost, this effect is only temporary, making you crave another cup so […]

05/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The best way to boost the health benefits of cocoa beans lies in how you roast them

Several studies have already determined that chocolate offers various health benefits, but according to researchers from Penn State University (PSU), roasting cocoa beans for a specific length of time and at a certain temperature can both “preserve and even boost the potency of some bioactive and antioxidant compounds while protecting desired sensory aspects of chocolate.” […]

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 […]

05/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A bowl of curry a day can keep your heart healthy – Nutrition Journal study

If you want to improve your heart health, consider eating at least one bowl of curry every day. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, one culinary serving of curry made with various spices can help dilate the arteries and “[prevent] the cardiovascular harms associated with eating common foods.” Aside from enhancing the flavor of various dishes, […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

7 Reasons why you should start eating more blueberries

Aside from being abundant in antioxidants, blueberries, dubbed the “king of antioxidant fruits,” offers a wide range of health benefits. In fact, several studies have proven that simply eating less than one cup of these berries every day can help lower your risk of developing cancer and heart disease. Blueberries can even help slow brain […]

04/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Scientists develop new sensor that tracks everything you eat… and you wear it on your TEETH

Because of various technological advances, we now have gadgets and devices that can help us track anything from our heartbeat to our sleep patterns. Now, researchers from Tufts University have unveiled a new sensor that can be worn on teeth and records what a person eats or drinks in one day. The sensor can be attached to […]

04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, shallots are full of flavonols that fight disease

If you’re looking for a natural antioxidant or anti-inflammatory, consider the versatile shallot. The shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum, syn. A. ascalonicum, Amaryllidaceae) is a type of common onion (A. cepa). Shallots are locally grown in central Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. As international trade expanded, shallots eventually spread throughout Europe. The flavonols […]

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