Formula for toddlers is a burgeoning business in the United States. Sales of the drinks more than doubled in recent years as companies convinced parents that their little ones needed the liquid boost. But many experts warn that these products, designed for children aged 1 to 3, fill no nutritional needs beyond what is available…
Vitamin K: A Little-Known but Noteworthy Nutrient
When Danish scientist Henrik Dam fed a cholesterol-free diet to baby chicks in his lab about 90 years ago, he noticed excessive bleeding in some of them. It did not stop after he replaced the cholesterol. Dam ultimately concluded the bleeding was related to a “depletion of an anti-hemorrhagic compound,” which he called vitamin K…
Does Vitamin D Aggravate Dementia? New Research Faces 2 Controversies
October 2, 2022
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Vitamin D is a health supplement that many people take regularly, but a recent study found that one type of vitamin D may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease. In light of this finding, how should we supplement vitamin D correctly? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has complex mechanisms, of which much is still unknown. For instance, vitamin D deficiency…
The 5 Best Ways to Beat a Cold
Here are the five top tips to help you fight the cold this season Vitamin C This most famous cold fighter both prevents and treats colds. When you take 500mg a day of vitamin C, you are 66% less likely to catch a cold than when you take a placebo dose of 50mg. A review of 21 studies that used…
Restrict Calories to Boost Immune Function
New research suggests that moderate caloric restriction in humans has benefits beyond weight loss. In a two-year study, researchers saw improved immune function and T cell production, and a reduction in inflammation in participants who reduced their calories by about 14 percent. Caloric restriction (CR) has been an important topic in aging and longevity research…
Losing Weight While Gaining Muscle—These Beans Win Out Over Others
October 1, 2022
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Beans are an important source of protein and good for weight loss and muscle gain. Of the dazzling array of bean products on the market, which of them offers more health benefits? According to Chen Tsung-Yu, a Taiwanese nutritionist, the nutritional components of various bean products can be categorized into grains, vegetables, and proteins. He…
My Famous Fat Flush Soup: Keto Style
October is here and soup season is not far behind. So get ready for the latest upgrade to my famous Fat Flush Soup…keto style! With this brand-new recipe revision, women in my test group have found even the most stubborn weight is coming off and they’re losing 5 to 10 pounds in only one week!…
How Potassium Helps to Treat High Blood Pressure
October 1, 2022
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nearly half—47 percent—of all Americans have high blood pressure, costing about $131 billion each year in direct medical costs Many who have hypertension don’t have it under control, which affects your microvascular system, triggering damage to your eyes, kidneys, heart, and sexual performance By ensuring that you have enough potassium in your daily…
Does Diet Soda Increase Stroke Risk as Much as Regular Soda?
Sugar is no longer considered just empty calories, but an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. So what happens if you switch to artificial sweeteners? Recommendations to limit sugar consumption vary around the globe, with guidelines ranging from “Limit sweet desserts to one every other day” to “Keep sugar consumption to 4 or less occasions…
Easy 4-Ingredient Superfood Chia Pudding (RECIPE +Video)
By Chef Enrico Alaggia These chia pudding recipes are made with healthy, simple ingredients. Amazing flavors can be created with easy additions. They are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and fiber, and a great superfood breakfast! Recipe Servings: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients:…
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