What links Brussels sprouts and sinusitis?
People who can taste bitter foods very strongly have a powerful immune response against sinusitis, says Dr Andy Turnbull, a clinical research fellow of bitter receptors at Imperial College London. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Tips From Toddlers For a Healthier You
When my brother and I were growing up my mom fed us 3 meals a day. Each of those meals always included bread (she made homemade biscuits every day) and delicious desserts. Mom loved to bake and she was famous for her made from scratch cakes and pies. If we wanted snacks in between meals there were always biscuits and some of my Grandma Layne's homemade jams, jellies and preserves. It's no wonder I grew up loving sweets and eating big meals.
But that's not the way most toddlers eat and neither should I. My husband I have 5 grandchildren under 5 years old and while that doesn't make me an expert, I can't help but notice som...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Massaging Your Brussels Sprouts Will Make Them Way Better. Really.
Brussels sprouts have the potential to be delicious, especially when roasted, sautéed or caramelized. These edible buds are rich in nutrients, including fiber and vitamin C, which makes us want to eat them all the more.
But if you’ve ever tried eating them raw in a salad, you may have noticed they’re a little unpalatable ― they’re particularly tough to chew. It turns out the trick to some of the best Brussels sprouts of your life is the simple art of massage.
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Massaging your veggies?! Skeptics have a right to be wary, but they should also keep an open m...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
13 ways to keep free radicals away, and why it's so important
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alzheimer’s disease BREAKTHROUGH: Brussels sprouts vitamin could be KEY to treatment
BRUSSELS sprouts could hold the key to creating a drug to treat Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brussels sprouts 'contain a nutrient which combats dementia'
The experts from the universities of Durham and Aberdeen are creating a supercharged version of the acid produced by vitamin A rich vegetables like sprouts, carrots, spinach and tomatoes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
(MedPage Today) -- This week ' s topics include the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, choice of underwear color, aging wine, and keeping Brussels sprouts green. (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - December 23, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Supercharged’ Brussels sprouts vitamin could be key to treatment
BRUSSELS sprouts could hold the key to creating a drug to treat Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do you LOATHE brussels sprouts? It turns out it could all be down to your genes
Of all the food at Christmas, there ’s one thing that divides opinion — the humble Brussels sprout. So why do some people gag at the taste, while others think they are delicious? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Leafy Greens May Protect The Brain From Aging
This study contributes to a line of evidence which suggests that particular nutrients may be important for slowing specific aspects of aging in the brain,” Zamroziewicz said. “This work helps us understand how certain components of a healthy diet may improve specific aspects of brain health.”
While it’s too early to make specific dietary recommendations based on these findings, it can’t hurt to boost your brain power with these delicious kale recipes. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consum...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Avoid holiday gorging and stay healthy
A holiday celebration just isn ’t complete without the food. Let’s face it: Family meals, office parties and holiday reunions mean we’ll all have the opportunity to eat, eat, and eat some more.And there lies the challenge: How do we avoid the trap of overeating?Overeating can be a big problem. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicinefound that weight gained during the holidays can stick around for most of the year.There are ways to both enjoy the holidays and keep healthy at the same time, says Erin Morse, chief clinical dietitian at theRonald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.The first step is to realize tha...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - December 19, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
How to Reduce Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
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If you're worrying about how you'll manage yourself around food over the holidays, you're not alone! This time of year is very stressful for many people even for those who don't have the added complication of a dysfunctional relationship with food! It's a busy time, with a lot going on socially. It's expensive. There are expectations. And then there are all the family dynamics. For many, it's a tricky navigation.
My whole approach is very much weight neutral, and I work within a Health At Every Size (#HAES) framework. My goal is not to help people lose weight, because what I've learned o...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revealed, the foods you should be eating this winter - including Brussels sprouts, cranberries and artichokes
London-based Nutritionist Rob Hobson says Brussels sprouts contain vitamin C, K, folate and iron. While they also have high levels of other compounds known to protect against cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 16, 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
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
