Eating A Rich Mediterranean Diet Could Help Keep Your Brain Healthy
By: Agata Blaszczak-Boxe
Published: May 11, 2015 01:48pm ET on LiveScience.
Eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in nuts and olive oil may help delay cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study.
In the study, researchers randomly chose about 300 people to follow a Mediterranean diet for four years, and asked 145 people to eat a low-fat diet for the same period. Following a Mediterranean diet means consuming many vegetables and fruits, and eating some seafood, while eating only a little meat and dairy.
In the study, 155 of the people who were on a Mediterranean diet were asked to include one liter...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Horchata Recipe Is A Fresh Take On An Old Favorite
If you've ever been tempted to make your own horchata, you know that there are countless recipes and techniques that each use different ingredients and slightly different flavor profiles. Some call for white rice, others use barley or seeds, like sesame; some use water, others use milk; several add in touches of lime zest, sugar or cloves. The combinations can be endless, but if you're looking for a fresh take on this traditional drink, try this version from #OWNSHOW.
Chia Seed Horchata
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
2/3 cup of chia seeds
1 cup raw almonds
5 1/2 cups of water
Direct...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
3 Key Nutrients For Better Brainpower
By Nancy Christie
When it comes to what we eat, we usually worry more about our waistlines than our wisdom. But a diet that contains a wide assortment of healthy foods and nutrients doesn’t just benefit your body; it may protect your brain from cognitive decline as you age. In order to defend against a variety of age-related conditions that can impair your memory and the general functioning of your brain, a good first step is to concentrate on incorporating three nutrients into your diet: omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids and vitamin E.
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Brain Volume
For your memory to function smoothly, your br...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought
The relentless drought has turned almonds into a target for water conservationists who bemoan that it takes one gallon of water to grow one almond. Growers say the bad rap is unfair and misleading.» E-Mail This (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - April 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Richard Gonzales Source Type: news
This Is What Your Salad Bar Would Look Like Without Bees (And Other Pollinators)
By now, you probably have your salad bar game down to a science. Arugula, beets, feta, sunflower seeds and a touch of balsamic vinaigrette? A little bit of falafel if you want to feel fancy? Well, without bees, butterflies, beetles and their pollinating brethren, tough luck.
For the past two years, Whole Foods Market has temporarily removed all of the produce and dairy dependent on pollinators from one of its supermarkets to showcase the drastically different selections shoppers would have if the tiny animals disappeared. As part of this year's Share The Buzz campaign, the company removed 37 items that could become far ha...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 15, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
