The importance of beta carotene
First and foremost beta carotenes are one of the many brightly compounds called carotenoids that make foods red, yellow, and orange. Also, those red or orange colored hydrocarbons found in carrots and other vegetables change into vitamin A in the body, which helps regulate the growth of cells and control... more
Read moreWhy skipping breakfast will make you fatter and less healthy
Remembering to eat a hearty, healthy breakfast every morning before starting your day just might make all the difference in determining your likelihood of becoming overweight, ill, or both. A recent study out of Imperial College London (ICL) found that breakfast really does seem to be the most important meal of the... more
Read moreOily fish reduces stroke risk
Fish lovers, here’s something that will even increase your craving for it. According to a new study, eating fish at least twice a week helps in reducing the risk of getting a stroke. Read more: onlymyhealth.com -Oily fish reduces stroke risk more
Read moreBanana: New staple food
Bananas are always known as a source of instant energy and high nutritional values. But, now it is all set to take over potato as the new staple food, casino online thanks to global warming. Read more: onlymyhealth.com – Banana: New staple food more
Read moreWhat Your Neighborhood Says About Your Health
Where you live may determine how healthy you are or can hope to be, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers using a geographic information system (GIS) found that access to quality food outlets and opportunities to be physically active can make communities not... more
Read more3 Nutritional Myths That Lead You Astray
In the world of nutrition, some assumptions can easily lull you into a false sense of security. Below, the three I’ve encountered most often in my nutrition practice that, once addressed, can greatly improve your health: 1) “I’m out in the sun quite a bit, so I don’t need a... more
Read moreHigh on food – New studies show that diet alters brain functions
(NaturalNews) It may come as no surprise that what we eat affects the brain, and this is most obvious when looking at dietary disorders like obesity, compulsive overeating, and diabetes. The annual conference of the Society for Neuroscience took place between October 13 and October 17, and featured several new studies that... more
Read moreThe health benefits of eating fall fruits
(NaturalNews) The fall season brings, not only cooler temperatures and beautiful autumn colors, but also an abundance of nutrient dense fruits. Consuming produce when it’s ripe and in season yields the best nutritional value. A few of the superfood fruits of fall include apples, cranberries, kumquats, persimmons, and starfruit. Learn... more
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