Eight superfoods your body needs right now
We've had kale – God, have we had kale – chia seeds and blueberries. Here are some of the new food trends for 2017 that may change the way you eat. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
8 Things You Need To Know About Your Body's Energy Levels
By Hallie Levine
Your energy makeover starts now
It’s no wonder so many of us struggle with energy issues. We go, go, go from morning to night, running on little but grit and caffeine. But it doesn’t have to be that way! “The reality is, you can get a real boost by making a few simple changes,” says Nada Milosavljevic, MD, director of the integrative health program at Massachusetts General Hospital. That’s why we put together this complete guide to all-day energy: It’s packed with proven strategies that will keep you powered up as you plow through your to-do list. You’ll also learn...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Health And Beauty Benefits Of Green Vegetables
For Allure, by Ramona Emerson.
The other day, my mother asked if we should have waffles for breakfast, and my response shocked even me: “What if we had a salad?” In the weeks since Allure asked me to write about leafy greens, I’ve changed. Once a kale agnostic, I’m now a Devout Kale Orthodox. The kind of person who eats spinach for breakfast and offers unsolicited advice to strangers in line at the salad bar: “You know, romaine is actually healthier than arugula.” (I know, spoiler alert. Just sit tight for a minute.)
All the Good They’re Doing
The more I learned about leafy greens...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mom's Viral Post Sums Up Why Parenting Used To Be Easier
An Australian mom’s viral Facebook post is highlighting the immense pressure parents face today.
On Wednesday, blogger Constance Hall posted a photo of herself having fun with one of her children. In the caption, she shared a powerful message about the cost of trying to keep up with the demands of society.
“What happens when we put too much pressure on mothers?” she asked.
Hall recalled that after becoming a mother, she once asked her father how her grandmother managed to raise 11 children. “My dad responded that she wasn’t given half the pressures I was,” she wrote.
“...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Food Trends 2017: What a Nutritionist Sees and Hopes You'll See
By Keith-Thomas Ayoob, Ed.D., R.D.
A new year brings an opportunity to reflect on and reevaluate our lives. When you're a registered dietitian/nutritionist, it's also time to review food trends for 2017. That's why I look forward to the annual "What's Trending in Nutrition," a survey from Pollack Communications based on interviews with thousands of registered dietitians.
Here's the survey's list of "Top 10 Superfoods" for 2017:
1
Seeds, such as chia and hemp
6
Kale
2
Avocados
7
Green tea
3
Nuts, such as almonds and walnuts
8
Coconut products
4
Fermented foods, such as yogurt
9
Exotic fruits
5
Ancient grains
10...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could YOUR salad be contaminated? Doctor warns of toxic levels of copper lurking in kale, avocado and coconut
An expert claims copper found in produce such as kale, coconut and avocado could be making us sick. Dr Svetlana Koga says although copper is important, high amounts could be dangerous. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hypothyroidism, spinach and kale
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have hypothyroidism and take medication for it. When researching online, I read that I should avoid kale and spinach. Is this true? I enjoy a kale or spinach smoothie almost daily and don?t want to give that up. Are there other foods I should avoid because of hypothyroidism? ANSWER: Although you [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 24, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries 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
Kale Is About To Have An Identity Crisis
To develop a new variety of kale tailored to American palates, plant researchers are surveying consumer attitudes on the leafy green. The takeaway so far? "Be less like kale." (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - November 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Natalie Jacewicz Source Type: news
New and improved kale varieties coming to a store near you
A program is reimagining kale – its color, shape and even flavor – in a bid to breed the naturally biodiverse vegetable for consumer satisfaction. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 17, 2016 Category: Science 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
4 Foods that Contain Vitamin C which You May Have Never Thought
Vitamin C is an effective way to energize our body immediately. Vitamin C has been known to boost our immune system, to energize our body and uplift mood. It is an important component for growth and repairing of tissues in all parts of the body. It helps the body to make collagen, and is popular for healing wounds, preparing and maintaining bones and teeth, for treating and preventing cancer, colds, and other immune related illnesses.
These 4 Foods Contain High Amounts of Vitamin C:
Lemons
Did you know lemons are high in Vitamin C? This is often overlooked. There is 30.7 mg of Vitamin C in one lemon.
One way we can ge...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Are The 10 Most Popular Superfoods In The U.S.
There are so many superfoods, it feels like a new one pops up everyday ― and that’s not exactly a bad thing. Superfoods are fruits, vegetables and seeds that are dense in nutrients that can help improve health and wellbeing.
However, some reign supreme over others. In the U.S., there are nearly 250,000 monthly Google searches for superfoods like avocado, kale, turmeric, blueberries, cauliflower and coconut, according to Search Laboratory, a global search engine marketing firm.
Searches for specific superfoods varied by city. Los Angeles and Portland take the lead in the average number of searches for...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Snap, Crackle, Kale: The Science Of Why Veggies Spark In The Microwave
Online sources suggest cooking vegetables in the microwave for a quick and easy dinner. But microwaving veggies can get a little bit explosive. Who knew kale chips could offer a lesson in physics? (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 3, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Ross Source Type: news
Breath Is The New Kale
Taking three deep, long breaths has been my go-to quickie mental health tool for 25+ years, ever since I started taking yoga. It's so darn simple yet immediately impactful. Recently, whenever people complain to me about ongoing issues, whether they're an entrepreneur, a girlfriend, a teenager or store clerk, my advice now is to offer up this little secret because it is truly a one size fits all solution. Taking just three deep breaths is a great starting point for getting in the right frame of mind to figure things out further.
Recently, I started my own little grass roots effort on social media using the hashtag #Just3B...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
