Eating a balanced diet is key to maintaining optimal health. According to David Sinclair, a longevity expert and Harvard geneticist, superfoods like avocados and blueberries can increase your life expectancy. Aside from exercising regularly and supporting your mental health, incorporating nutritious foods ...
Read More »Avoid sun damage with superfoods that offer photoprotective benefits for your skin
More than five million people are treated for skin cancer every year, but the condition can be prevented with minimal intervention. And even though there are safe vitamin D synthesizing periods to spend in the sun, safe sun protection is essential for your ...
Read More »Here’s why you should try bulgur, a whole grain full of protein and dietary fiber
Bulgur isn’t as popular as other whole grains like barley or oatmeal, but it deserves a place in the spotlight because it’s also an amazing superfood. A versatile ingredient, bulgur is full of protein and dietary fiber that is good ...
Read More »Zinc boosts immunity and helps regrow immune cells, study finds
Since at least the 1970s, zinc has been recognized as an essential nutrient for the body. More than 300 enzymes throughout the body require it for normal function, and the scientific consensus is that zinc supports immunity. Now, a new ...
Read More »Phytochemical in apple peels found to boost brain health
A study found that a phytochemical in apple peels promotes the growth of new neurons. This is an important finding because the human brain becomes more susceptible to various health problems with age. The elderly are susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating ...
Read More »Omega-3 fatty acids are the ALPHA when it comes to healthy fats
Omega fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fats (omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s) that each confer different health benefits. But when it comes to healthy fats, there is one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. ...
Read More »Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and more: the health benefits of cinnamon
Other than being a popular cooking and baking ingredient, cinnamon has been known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. The distinct smell and flavor of cinnamon are from its oils, which are high in cinnamaldehyde – the compound ...
Read More »Black walnuts found to suppress appetite and oxidative degradation of lipids
Researchers have found that adding black walnuts (Juglans nigra) to your breakfast not only helps you feel fuller, but also protects your cells from oxidative damage. In their report, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team explored the benefits of ...
Read More »Study confirms that vitamin D significantly reduces risk of dying from COVID-19
A new study from Spain has once again confirmed that providing supplemental vitamin D3 to hospitalized patients with Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) reduced deaths by 64 percent. According to the study’s results, providing hospitalized COVID-19 patients with supplemental calcifediol, or vitamin D3, ...
Read More »Could a molecule found in broccoli help the brain REPAIR spike protein damage?
It turns out that, contrary to popular belief, damaged brain tissue can be regenerated naturally, possibly even after getting ravaged to death by Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccine” spike proteins. A key compound in broccoli, new research has found, has the ...
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