The Fruits And Veggies That May Actually Help You Lose Weight
For anyone stricken with the dreaded middle-age spread, the way to shed some pounds might be easier (and tastier) than you think. A new study says that eating certain fruits and veggies can help prevent weight gain in middle-age -- and potentially help you drop some weight, too. In a 24-year study, researchers from Harvard University and the University of East Anglia examined the link between weight and consumption of flavonoid-rich fruits and veggies. Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds in plants. The cohort of over 124,000 people included both men and women, in three studies: one with women an average age ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
The secret to losing weight: Flavonoids
Still looking for a quick fix to make your diet resolution stick? Put some blueberries on your breakfast cereal and pour that small glass of orange juice. It turns out that an apple a day really can keep the doctor away -- at least away from a lectur... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - January 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Harvard: eat more food to lose weight...as long as its fruit
Eating strawberries, blueberries or apples can help dieters to lose weight in the long term, Harvard Medical School has claimed (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - January 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: five a day harvard nutrients vegetables diet fruit weight loss calories Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Men, take note: eat more fruits to reduce risk of erectile dysfunction
Eating more foods rich in flavonoids - such as blueberries and citrus fruits - could lower men's risk of erectile dysfunction by up to 21%, according to new research. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation Source Type: news
Eating blueberries three times a week 'lowers the risk of erectile dysfunction'
Eating a diet rich in natural chemicals called flavanoids can improve erectile dysfunction as much as walking briskly for up to five hours a week, scientists at East Anglia University found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why red wine and blackcurrants are sexual superfoods
Flavonoid-rich foods like blueberries and red wine prevent erectile dysfunction, scientists have found (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - January 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: red wine blueberries sex harvard sexual dysfunction Source Type: news
What The Healthiest People Are Eating For Breakfast
It takes more than just an apple a day to keep the doctor away. It takes a balanced and hearty breakfast packed with protein, greens and fresh fruit to jumpstart your day on the right foot. As the New Year kicks off -- along with all your resolutions -- there’s no better time to get inspired by new breakfast ideas you can make ahead for those busy mornings, or prepare daily when time is on your side. In partnership with Tropicana, we’ve rounded up savory breakfast ideas approved by health-conscious food bloggers to satisfy all morning routines and keep you fueled to conquer the day. From almond-butter oats to zucchin...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What You Should Know About The Drastic Decline Of Wild Bees
This study highlighted that this decline occurs in agriculturally intensive areas, rather than natural areas. These areas are also the most important areas for U.S. agricultural production, comprising 39 percent of the U.S. cropland. Surprisingly, the study suggests some of the crops most dependent on pollinators — including pumpkins, watermelons, pears, peaches, plums, apples and blueberries — have the strongest pollination mismatch, with a simultaneous drop in wild bee supply and increase in pollination demand. How many wild bees are there now in the U.S.? And how about domesticated bees? There are more...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
I've Stuck to My Plant-Based Diet for Seven Years By Doing These Seven Things
For seven years I've eaten primarily plants. Now, sticking to ANY healthy habit for seven years is a major accomplishment (heck, sticking to any healthy habit for seven days, or even seven HOURS can be a major accomplishment!), but sticking to a healthy habit that's centered around food is not always a piece of dairy-free, gluten-free cake. Because of temptations! And inconveniences! And dang ice cream cravings. But it's true, I've eaten almost exclusively fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds without meat or dairy for over half a half-decade and I haven't become a "health nut hermit," a total social outcast, a pain-in-the-butt ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How coffee and blueberries could give you mouth ulcers
Ulcers are often the sign of physical trauma - bashing your gums with your toothbrush, say, or ill‑fitting dentures. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Take Control of Your DNA
Modern medicine likes to tell you that chronic diseases are in your genes. Maybe you’re worried about inheriting your mother’s cancer, or your father’s heart disease, or your grandmother’s arthritis.
I never bought into that.
I tell my patients that they aren’t “destined” to get any modern diseases. These are the results of your primal body coming up against a hostile environment.
Genes are only part of the equation. External influences like diet and environment affect how your genes express themselves.
I have seen it many times with my own patients. And the scientific area of “epigenetics” proves what I...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 23, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging DNA gene therapy Source Type: news
The Nordic diet: Healthy eating with an eco-friendly bent
If you’ve never heard of the Nordic diet, you might imagine a plate of those Swedish meatballs sold at Ikea. But in fact, this eating style focuses on healthier fare, including plenty of plant-based foods that nutritionists always encourage us to eat. And while the data are limited so far, several studies suggest following a Nordic eating pattern may foster weight loss and lower blood pressure.
As the name suggests, the Nordic diet features foods that are locally sourced or traditionally eaten in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Developed in collaboration with the acclaimed Copenhagen gourmet restaurant NOM...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - November 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Corliss Tags: Health Healthy Eating Prevention Source Type: news
No hard evidence champagne can prevent dementia
ConclusionThis research found champagne might improve spatial memory in adult rats, possibly in relation to the phenolic acids in the drink. These chemicals are similar to another type of plant chemical called flavonoids, which have also been suggested as having biological effects on animals.Previous research has suggested flavonoids may have effects on nerve cells in the brain and cognitive functioning. This study on rats found those given champagne to drink over six weeks seemed to have improved performance when finding treats in a maze test. These rats also seemed to have increased levels of brain proteins related to a...
Source: NHS News Feed - November 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Source Type: news
Would you eat Huckleberry's American Diner's Halloween monster meal?
Diners at Huckleberry's American Diner in York are being challenged to eat the entire £25 meal, which is modelled on a disembowelled body, to get their photo on a Wall of Fame. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
