Are Smoothies Healthy? Here ’s What the Experts Say
Smoothies have a health glow about them. They’re often an integral part of cleanses, and they’re ubiquitous at health food stores and health-centric restaurants. And the smoothie trend is still going strong. Workout studios serve them up post-class, dietitians preach their powers and fit celebrities tout their nutritional prowess. But are smoothies healthy? Here’s what you should know about the drink, whether you’re picking one up or making your own. How to make healthy smoothies You can put nearly anything into a smoothie. But most consist of liquid (like water, non-dairy milk or kefir), fruits, ve...
Source: TIME: Health - November 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cassie Shortsleeve  Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Coconut oil - perfect, poison or somewhere in between?
If you search for information about coconut oil online, you'll see it's one of the best things you can put in your body. Or one of the worst. "Some people say it's the best thing since sliced bread. Other people say it's poison," says?Dr. Donald Hensrud, a nutrition expert and author of The Mayo Clinic [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 31, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Is Granola Healthy? Here ’s What Experts Say
Granola, beloved by hikers and outdoorsy types, certainly seems healthy. You can buy it in health food stores and organic supermarkets, with words like “pure” and “natural” stamped right on the label. Is granola healthy? It absolutely can be. But products vary greatly, and knowing whether or not the nutty snack lives up to its nutritional claims can take a little bit of digging. Here’s what dietitians say you should know about granola before crunching down. What is granola made of? “There is no one standard formula for granola, so whether it’s healthy really depends on the ingredie...
Source: TIME: Health - October 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cassie Shortsleeve  Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news

Newborn whose skin erupted in ACNE now has a clear complexion thanks to a £7.99 coconut oil
Henry Holdsworth was just three weeks old when his stay-at-home mother Alex, 31, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, noticed red blemishes springing up on his cheeks. These then spread all over his body. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mednax buys Miami medical practice with 33 physicians
Mednax has acquired South Date Neonatology, one of the largest neonatology practices in Miami. The Sunrise-based company (NYSE: MD) didn’t disclose the terms of the deal, but said it paid cash. It said South Dade Neonatology has 33 physicians, 17 neonatal nurse practitioners, one physician assistant, 21 newborn hearing screen techs and six administrative staff. With locations in Kendall and Coconut Grove, the medical practice serves nine hospitals in four counties, including Baptist Hospital,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - October 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Brian Bandell Source Type: news

Outbreak of Salmonella Chailey Infections Linked To Precut Coconut Pieces --- United States and Canada, 2017
A 2017 outbreak investigation of Salmonella Chailey infections found frozen, precut coconut to be the source of the outbreak. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - October 4, 2018 Category: American Health Tags: Anxiety Arthritis Depression Health Education Infant Health Mental Health MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Occupational Health Statistics Occupational Safety Physical Activity Pregnancy Salmonella Sexually Transmitted Source Type: news

Medical News Today: How to use coconut oil for eczema
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. It can soothe dry, itchy skin resulting from eczema and help prevent infection. In this article, we look at how to use coconut oil for eczema, other benefits, and risks. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Coconut sugar nutrition
Producers make coconut sugar from coconut palms. Some people may think of it as a more healthful sugar than other kinds, but there is much to consider before a person adds it to their diet as an alternative to sweeteners. Coconut sugar contains both glucose and fructose. Find out the science behind coconut sugar here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Leading cardiologist slams professor who claimed coconut oil is POISON
EXCLUSIVE:In a scathing video, Dr Aseem Malhotra, a former cardiologist at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, called on Professor Karin Michels to apologise for her 'entirely false' claim and to retract it. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: You'd be coconuts not to go low carb
Coconut oil is ‘pure poison’, claimed a Harvard professor last week. This must have come as a shock to hundreds of millions of people in India and Malaysia who've used it in cooking for decades. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

WATCH: Harvard professor calls coconut oil 'pure poison'
In the aftermath of a scathing speech from a Harvard professor that slammed it as one of the "worst" foods to eat, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses how healthy coconut oil actually is. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news

What to know about coconut oil after a Harvard professor called it 'pure poison'
Coconut oil has become hugely popular for cooking and as a dietary supplement. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news

Coconut oil has "undeserved health halo," dietitian says
A controversial lecture on nutrition calls into question the health claims for coconot oil. A Harvard adjunct professor called the oil "pure poison." Coconut oil's superfood status was challenged last year when the American Heart Association recommended limited use of the saturated fat. Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian at NYU Langone Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the oil, like butter and lard, can raise your levels of bad cholesterol. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - August 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why a Harvard professor is calling coconut oil "pure poison"
A lecture from a Harvard professor blasting the popular food product ​ has gone viral (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - August 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The facts behind coconut oil is 'pure poison' claim
Cyanide is a poison. Rattlesnake venom is a poison. Certain household products can be a poison. But coconut oil? One professor seems to think so, colliding head-on with consumers who believe it's good for them. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news