Is the Acai Berry a Superfood or a Super Scam?
A juice bar/health food restaurant located along my dog walking route is always crowded with diners sitting at sidewalk tables and eating large mounds of a mud colored food with the consistency of chocolate pudding. The mud, upon closer inspection, is dark purple and served with chunks of banana and sprinkles of granola. The diners are usually wearing yoga pants, running shorts or biking gear, and are so fully engaged in eating their bowl of purple stuff that they are not even looking at their cell phones. "Do you know what they are eating?" I asked my dog walking companion. "It is Acai," she responded. "It comes from a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cook These Dishes On Sunday, Eat Healthier Throughout The Week
With the right foods waiting for you in the fridge, eating healthy is a breeze. But what recipes to make? Lucky for you, we have five perfect dishes that'll encourage you to make healthy choices all week. As part of our month-long Eat Well, Feel Great Challenge, we found recipes for you to prep on Sunday that'll help you make smarter food choices throughout the week -- or at least for part of it. This week we have some healthy winter-inspired dishes. From whole-grain, apple-loaded muffins to butternut squash soup and risotto, these recipes will satisfy your need for comfort food while fueling your body with good-...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Soda Is Out, Seltzer Is In: 5 Better-for-You Bubblies
By Alex Orlov for Life by Daily Burn
Love the joyous bubbles and sugary sweetness of diet cola? The calorie-free carbonation seems like a dieter's dream, but research shows that sugary colas can make your taste buds crave real sugar even more -- and even alter your brain chemicals. Yikes! Luckily, not all fizzy beverages get the same bad rap (unless, of course, you drink way too much of them). For people who can't resist the satisfying fizz on the tongue, there are plenty of other ways to satisfy that craving for an effervescent pick-me-up. From probiotic-rich tonics to flavored seltzers, these carbonated drinks might hel...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
21-Day Challenge
My husband, daughter, and I are embarking on a 21-Day Challenge to eat cleanly. My daughter has tried it before -- for my husband and me, this is all new, but we consented to give it a try, all in the name of family harmony. Given my recent podcast with Michael Farrington on nutrition for junior tennis players, I thought I would expand on that theme and share some recipes and menu ideas that you can adapt to suit your family's needs. At the beginning of January, Emma returned to Atlanta for a 3-month stint, testing the local acting waters. She has been living in the Los Angeles area since leaving for college back in 200...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ask Well: Are Pomegranates Good For You?
A reader asked: What are the health benefits of pomegranates? (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - February 12, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Featured Pomegranates Source Type: news
Ask Well: Are Pomegranates Good For You?
A reader asked: What are the health benefits of pomegranates? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Featured Pomegranates Source Type: news
Ask Well: Are Pomegranates Good For You?
A reader asked: What are the health benefits of pomegranates? (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - February 12, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Featured Pomegranates Source Type: news
Sure, essential oils smell great. But are they good for anything else?
Essential oils are all the rage — but do they live up to their claims? You can't pass through the personal care aisle of a supermarket without seeing labels that tout the benefits of essential oils, including the relaxing effects of lavender and the skin-nourishing properties of pomegranate seed.... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - January 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lily Dayton Source Type: news
Pomegranate supplements have limited effects on heart disease
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Pomegranate extract does not have a significant effect on preventing heart disease or improving kidney function, a new study found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can pomegranates reduce heart disease risk?
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A new study assessing the antioxidant effects of pomegranate extract on cardiovascular risk factors and muscle function showed reductions in blood pressure and some atheroprotective benefits, but no effects on inflammation, oxidative strength, or muscle strength. The limited gains with pomegranate supplementation are detailed in an article published in Journal of Medicinal Food. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 14, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
A DIY Holiday Garland That Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 1, 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 six new superfoods that promise to get rid of FAT including wormwood tea
Lifesum Nutritionist Frida Harju explains why these six super foods - which include kelp, cinnamon and pomegranate juice - are able to blast fat faster, resulting in a leaner, and more toned figure. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How much do American kids love apples? They account for 29% of fruit consumed each day
Skip the açaí berries and pass on the pomegranate juice. When it comes to fruit, American kids prefer apples - by a long shot. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - September 21, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Karen Kaplan Source Type: news
