Treat children’s asthma naturally with fruits, vegetables, fish oil and probiotics
New evidence suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, probiotics and fish oil may relieve asthma in children, according to a recent study. “A school-based, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial involving 192 asthmatic children aged 10-12 found that a supplement combining fruits, vegetables, fish oil and probiotics reduced medication use... more
Read moreHow to prevent cancer with everyday foods
The best way to treat disease is to prevent it from ever forming in the first place. And one of the primary ways to effectively prevent disease from forming is to eat foods that are rich in disease-fighting vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants, all of which create conditions inside the... more
Read moreCompound in red meat, energy drinks linked to heart disease
A dietary compound abundant in red meat and used as a supplement in energy drinks, energy pills and some weight-loss treatments has been found to promote hardening of the arteries, according to a study released Sunday by a research group at the Cleveland Clinic. The finding may help explain why... more
Read moreCitrus fruits may provide cancer cure
Modified citrus pectin – developed from the skin of citrus fruits – could act as a potent anti-cancer therapy, a new research has found. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine highlighted a large body of published research demonstrating how modified citrus pectin (MCP), works against cancer. Read... more
Read moreEating chicken may stave off colon cancer in teens
Teens who eat more chicken and fish may lower their risk of developing colon cancer, a new study has claimed. In a study of nearly 20,000 women, those who ate more chicken during their teen years had lower risks of developing colorectal adenomas, which are benign tumours that may progress... more
Read moreThe big picture: the world is getting wider
IT IS LUNCHTIME at Eastside Elementary School in Clinton, Mississippi, the fattest state in the fattest country in the Western world. Uniformed lunch ladies stand at the ready. Nine-year-olds line up dutifully, trays in hand. Yes to chocolate casino spiele milk, yes to breaded chicken sandwiches, yes to baked beans,... more
Read moreA Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians
Contaminated meat and poultry are the usual suspects in salmonella food poisoning, and increasingly the bacteria is cropping up in produce. Now scientists have traced a large outbreak of salmonella to an unusual source: tempeh, the popular meat substitute. Read more: nytimes.com – A Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians more
Read moreInformation on human nutrition and eating nutritious food types including fruits and vegetables
Nutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with good nutrition. Eating a healthy nutritious diet has been shown over and over to prevent a variety of diseases, including cancer. Good nutrition is vital... more
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