Spice Can Be Nice for Kids--and Improve Nutrition
By Keith-Thomas Ayoob, ED.D. March has been declared "National Nutrition Month" by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the national professional association of registered dietitian/nutritionists. Every year has a different theme for consumers and health professionals, and usually it's focused on health and specific nutrition goals. This year the theme is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right." The campaign has grown every year and is now even promoted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The current theme might sound fun and frivolous, like something you might expect to see on the Food Network, but having f...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

11 Amazing And Unusual Ways To Use Garlic
Garlic is one of my favorite possible ingredients to use in cooking. From pasta sauce, to garlic knots, to steak marinade, garlic has proven to be extremely versatile.   -- 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 - February 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Garlic extract can help prevent progression of heart disease
Stephen FellerLOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Supplements of aged garlic extract can reduce plaque buildup in arteries and the progression of heart disease, according to a new study. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Plant-Based Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. We take time to be with our loved ones and be thankful for our relationships, our health, and our opportunities. It's a time to celebrate the harvest and all of the wonderful flavors and colors and textures of autumnal foods - and the best part? All of the best fall foods are plant-based! And there are plenty of ways to celebrate and incorporate them into the holiday season. With Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to give some of my best holiday tips so that you can feel joyous about the holiday and celebrate what Thanksgiving means to you while still doing what feels good for your bo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Garlic May Make Men Smell 'More Attractive' To Women
Wanna win with the ladies? Against conventional wisdom, it may help to add some garlic to your diet.  Consuming a hearty dose of garlic can make men's body odors significantly more attractive to women, according to a new series of studies published in the research journal Appetite. via GIPHY In one of three studies, researchers from Charles University in Prague had half of a group of men eat a cheese sandwich with slathered with 12 grams of garlic (about six cloves), while the other half ate a plain cheese sandwich. They were instructed to limit other effects on their body odor, such as refraining fro...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

Trust Us: This Green Bean Casserole Belongs At Your Thanksgiving Table
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Men Who Eat Garlic Make Women Take Notice -- In A Good Way
Men and women generally agree, garlic on the breath isn't pleasant. But according to a new study, men who eat garlic actually smell more pleasant and attractive to the opposite sex—not their breath, but their body odor. And if that finding isn’t counter-intuitive enough, it’s made all the stranger by the fact that only men in the study who consumed a lot of garlic—the equivalent of four bulbs a day—enjoyed the effect. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 15, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David DiSalvo Source Type: news

Men should eat MORE GARLIC... because it makes your sweat smell SEXY to women
IT might sound like the most unlikely of dating tips. But guys, if you want to get the girl, forget the aftershave and try eating some garlic instead. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Women find the smell of sweat more attractive after eating garlic
Researchers from the University of Stirling asked men to eat garlic in different forms. Their sweat was collected before women sniffed them and rated them for attractiveness. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Updated review: Insufficient evidence for use of Omega-3 supplements in treating depression
Updated Cochrane research concludes that there is insufficient evidence for the use of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements in treating major depressive disorder.Omega-3 fatty acids are widely thought to be essential for good health and are naturally found in fatty fish such as mackerel; other seafood; and some nuts and seeds.Omega-3 fatty acids have been widely promoted globally for a variety of health concerns, and are readily available as an over-the-counter supplement. These supplements have hugely increased in popularity over the last decade, together with a range of other supplements including ginseng, garlic, green tea, v...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 5, 2015 Category: Information Technology Authors: Nancy Owens Source Type: news

Simple Tips for Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season
As we head into fall, many Americans are getting the flu shot to prepare for the winter ahead. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu. Moreover, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates there are nearly one billion cases of the common cold each year in the U.S. Aside from washing our hands, what else can we do to boost our immune system? Let's explore some important and simple tips that can help you stay healthy during the winter season. Don't Overdo Vitamin C When you come down with the flu, most people think large doses of vi...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Market of Choice Recalls Baked Brie Herb-Garlic Due to Possible Health Risk
Market of Choice is recalling its Market Cheese Shop Baked Brie Herb/Garlic variety, due to undeclared pecans (a tree nut). Use of this product by anyone allergic to pecans may result in illness or injury. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - October 14, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

8 Filling Fall Soup Recipes With 5 Ingredients Or Less
Autumn is here, and that means it's time for nubby sweaters and steaming bowls of soup. But while it takes a total of three seconds to throw on your favorite crewneck, cooking up Grandma's yummy stew recipe tends to be an hours-long ordeal. Still, that's no reason to miss out altogether. (Or worse, turn to the sodium-laden canned stuff.) When you're strapped for time, these simple, satisfying soups will totally hit the spot. More: The 5 Healthiest Fall Soups From Your Favorite Lunch Spots 1. Pesto Bean Soup Basic white bean soup is kinda boring. But when you add prepared pesto plus umami-packed ingredients like Parmesan...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

3 Ways to Cook With Garlic
It's said to ward off evil –- and also protect your health. Try these 3 easy garlic recipes from WebMD Magazine. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pulses: Little Beans With Big Opportunities
Courtesy of Pulse Canada As a new year quickly approaches, so does the United Nations' 2016 celebration of pulses. What is a pulse anyway? And why does the UN care so much about them? And, perhaps more importantly, why should you? Pulses represent 12 crops of grain legumes, which include dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas and lentils -- they are quite simply the little beans we have been cultivating from the soil for more than 10,000 years. To be exact, pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. They are low in fat, high in protein (about 20-30 percent) and fiber, and contain various vitamins and amino ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news