The power of food knowledge is centered around what you put on your plate, and the huge impact it can have on your life, whether it's helping to boost energy, improve your mood or help reduce the risk for a variety of conditions including diabetes, cancer and heart disease, as previously mentioned. Here Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Health.com, reflects on the many health benefits of eggplant: "Eggplants, one of the few purple vegetables you’ll find in a mainstream market, aren’t very popular with … [Read more...] about Surprising Nutritional Benefits of Eggplant
Holy Herb A Plant Native To California May Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Exercise and diet are very important factors in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Our most well-respected medical literature reveals powerful relationships between various lifestyle choices and risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, as previously mentioned. Here Melissa Smith, NaturalNews.com, reflects on California's "holy herb" found to be an effective natural treatment for Alzheimer's disease: "Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and aging is its primary … [Read more...] about Holy Herb A Plant Native To California May Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Anti-Aging Effects Of Monk Fruit
This fruit is from a herbaceous perennial vine of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to southern China and northern Thailand. The plant is cultivated for its fruit, whose extract is considered to be sweeter than sugar and has been used in China as a low-calorie sweetner for cooling drinks. Here Michelle Simmons, NaturalNews.com, reflects on increasing longevity with monk fruit: "Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), also known as luo han guo, is a small, green, round fruit native to China. It is … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging Effects Of Monk Fruit
Cannabis Has Liver-Protective Benefits, Says Study
While we still don’t know exactly how far cannabinoids impact on your health reaches, it’s known that cannabinoid receptors play an important role in many biological processes, including metabolic regulation, pain, anxiety, bone growth and immune function, as previously mentioned.2Here Vicki Batts, NaturalNews.com, reflects on cannabis liver-protective benefits including alcohol related liver damage. "Stunning new research has confirmed that cannabis has liver-protective benefits, and can … [Read more...] about Cannabis Has Liver-Protective Benefits, Says Study
Health Benefits Of Green Coffee Make It A Great Addition To Your Diet
The green coffee bean is processed by wet or dry methods for removing the outer pulp and mucilage and have an intact wax layer on the outer surface. When immature they are green; however, when mature they have a brown to yellow or reddish color. Here Melissa Smith, Food.news, reflects on health benefits of chlorogenic acid, the active ingredient in green coffee: "People trying to lose weight opt for dietary supplements as they seem to be a safer and more effective alternative to prescription … [Read more...] about Health Benefits Of Green Coffee Make It A Great Addition To Your Diet
Feel Healthier Simply By Incorporating A Few New Habits
Being healthy is indicative to being well, in good health, fine, fit, in good trim, in good shape, in fine fittle, in tip-top shape; blooming, thriving, hardy, robust, strong, vigorous, fighting fit, fit as a fiddle, the picture of health; OK, in the pink, right as rain. Here the Bright Side team, BrightSide.me, reflects on affordable ways to have a healthier life: "Most of the time, we think that being healthy takes a lot of effort, time, and money. But in reality, you can turn your life … [Read more...] about Feel Healthier Simply By Incorporating A Few New Habits
Are Artichokes Good For Your Health?
The edible portion of the artichoke plant consists of flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Once the buds bloom, the structure changes to a coarse barely edible form. Here Dr. Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on what artichokes are good for: "A member of the sunflower family of vegetables, the artichoke is a perennial thistle.1 First cultivated in the Mediterranean region, artichokes were popular among the Roman nobility. They were prepared in honey and vinegar, then seasoned with … [Read more...] about Are Artichokes Good For Your Health?
Impressive Reasons Why You Should Start Using Raw Honey
This viscous food substance made by bees and some related insects is sweet to the taste, since it is produced from the sugary sections of plants or other insects. Honey is regarded as safe when not taken in excessive amounts. It provides 46 calories in a serving of one tablespoon. Here Mary Miller, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the many benefits and uses of raw honey: "Raw honey is a healthier and more natural alternative to regular store-bought honey. Most commercial brands of honey go … [Read more...] about Impressive Reasons Why You Should Start Using Raw Honey
11 Potential Health Benefits Of Saffron
An autumn-flowering crocus with reddish-purple flowers, native to warmer regions of Eurasia. Enormous numbers of flowers are needed to produce a very small quantity of the large stigmas used for the spice known as saffron. Here Ryan Raman, MS, RD, HealthLine.com, reflects on the many health benefits of saffron: "Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — with 1 pound (450 grams) costing between 500 and 5,000 U.S. dollars. The reason for its hefty price is its labor-intensive … [Read more...] about 11 Potential Health Benefits Of Saffron
Olives And Mastic Gum Can Boost Oral Health
The majority of dental treatments are carried out to treat or prevent the two most common oral diseases which are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (pyorrhea or gum disease). The range of treatments include restoration of teeth extraction or surgical removal of teeth, root planing and scaling and endodontic root canal treatment. Here Evangelyn Rodriguez, NaturalNews.com, reflects on olive and mastic tree compounds that help improve oral health: "Bacteria, fungi, and viruses … [Read more...] about Olives And Mastic Gum Can Boost Oral Health
