Ask Well: Ask Well: Red Cabbage vs. Blueberries?
Red cabbage is not as high as blueberries in the antioxidants that give these foods a blue or purple color, but it contains other healthful nutrients. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Cabbage Vitamins Blueberries Fruit Vegetables Antioxidants Source Type: news
Blueberries virtually eliminate baby blues by protecting 'happy hormones'
A study published inPNAS reports that the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine, which are found in blueberries, can compensate for the post-partum protein surge that reduces‘feel-good hormones’ in the brain.Daily Mail (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 15, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Drink 30ml of blueberry juice daily to boost brain power
Flavonoids, which are abundant in blueberries, are likely to be an important component in causing these effects, University of Exeter experts discovered. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blueberry concentrate ups brain function in older people
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice for just 12 weeks can lead to improvements in brain function in older people, according to a small UK study. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - March 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people
(University of Exeter) Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 7, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
'Avoid fads and stick to diet guidelines,' say US heart experts
Conclusion
This review looked into food groups often linked to cardiovascular risk, some of which may be overstated or based on poor evidence.
Overall, the researchers reported there being evidence solid fats are harmful. Examples include coconut and palm oil, eggs, fruit and veg juicing with pulp removal, and "[US] Southern diets" that include added fats, fried and processed foods and sugar-sweetened drinks.
There's also evidence extra virgin olive oil, blueberries and strawberries, leafy green vegetables and controlled portions of nuts are beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Investigating whether the he...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Heart/lungs QA articles Source Type: news
6 Foods To Eat When You're Stressed AF
Stress is brought on by a number of circumstances, from work deadlines to major life events. And when we’re overwhelmed, it can be very easy to cope with, say, a handful of chips or a cookie or two.
But here’s the thing: The foods our brain likes directs us toward when we’re anxious may actually toy with our emotions even more, says Lisa R. Young, author of The Portion Teller Plan and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.
“Sugar and processed foods, in particular the ‘white carbs,’ can cause...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Optimizing fertilizer rates for wild blueberry
(American Society for Horticultural Science) Researchers examined effects of soil-applied fertilizers [nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K)] in a 12-year field experiment. The study recommends optimum rates for improved growth and harvestable yield of wild blueberry. The authors said the study could contribute toward better farm profitability in areas with similar growing conditions, and also recommend modifications to existing fertilizer rates for wild blueberry in central Nova Scotia. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
The Scoop On Finding A Healthy Plant-Based Protein Powder
Conclusion
After completing this study, and factoring in the above, of all the plant based proteins I have tried, I would personally choose Nutiva's Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake in either vanilla or chocolate as my top choice. For me it is obvious since Nutiva is actually certified organic, is at a great affordable price, low in sugars (and not stevia) and has a great taste.
Serving suggestion: Add 2 tablespoons of Hempseeds to your shake for an extra 8g of Protein and 1.7g Omega-3.Consider the addition of 1 tablespoon of Nutiva Coconut Manna (ie coconut butter) and water to eliminate the need for buying cartons of al...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Are Wild Blueberries More Nutritious Than Farm-Raised?
Wild blueberries may contain different levels of nutrients than the store-bought variety, but both can be good for your health. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Antioxidants Blueberries Diet and Nutrition medicine and health Ask Well Eat Featured Source Type: news
Making Mayo's Recipes: Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Today's recipe is Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. Dried lavender and fresh blueberries make this homemade lemonade a refreshing end-of-summer hit. See how you can upgrade traditional homemade lemonade with fresh blueberries and dried lavender. Make sure to measure lavender carefully, and buy fresh lemon juice — not from concentrate — or squeeze about 10 large lemons. [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 7, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What The World’s Healthiest Diets Have In Common
To research his 2010 book The 5 Factor World Diet, celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak traveled to the healthiest countries around the world to learn more about what made their meals extra nourishing.
He noted that Japanese people eat a wonderful variety of seaweeds, and that Chinese people tried to incorporate at least five different colors in every meal. But Pasternak also came away with some valuable observations about how different the North American way of life was compared to many other countries.
For starters, we eat much bigger portions than people in other countries. We don’t prioritize eat...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What The World’s Healthiest Diets Have In Common
To research his 2010 book The 5 Factor World Diet, celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak traveled to the healthiest countries around the world to learn more about what made their meals extra nourishing.
He noted that Japanese people eat a wonderful variety of seaweeds, and that Chinese people tried to incorporate at least five different colors in every meal. But Pasternak also came away with some valuable observations about how different the North American way of life was compared to many other countries.
For starters, we eat much bigger portions than people in other countries. We don’t prioritize eat...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Glutathione Benefits: Boosting Levels For Long, Healthy Life
Many people who live to be 100 or more have something in common. And it’s not that they’ve followed conventional “wisdom” about healthy diet and exercise.
It’s that their bodies make more of a powerful antioxidant called glutathione than the average person.
It’s what keeps them from being ravaged by the toxic world we live in.
Glutathione is an important antioxidant produced by the body
By now you know your body is under attack every day from the air you breathe, the chemicals you use, and the processed foods you eat. These toxins cause your body to produce free radicals.
Here’s w...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 2, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Health Source Type: news
The Weekend Food Diary Of A Healthy Family On A Budget
Because I'm a dietitian, people assume that every meal and snack my family eats features all food groups and looks Pinterest-perfect. But, like most moms, I'm just trying to balance my dreams of kale-eating kids with their love for boxed mac-and-cheese. And while I strive to feed my family as many fresh, whole foods as possible, I'm also working with a food budget.
So what does that mean in the real world? Here's what the lead-in to the weekend typically looks like for my family -- myself, my husband, and my two boys, ages 12 and 8 -- the good, the not-so-good and everything in between.
Breakfast: My husband and I are bo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
