Part of the real challenge with consistently eating breakfast, is that people may tire of eating the same foods on a regular basis. Fresh ideas can make a difference in your efforts to start your day with a healthy […]
Long-Term Multivitamin Use Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
The Physician’s Health Study I found no link between cardiovascular events and multivitamin use over 12 years in 18,530 men, but contradicted their conclusion by observing a 44% reduction in risk of major cardiovascular events, i.e., heart attack or […]
7 Strategies for Preventing Cognitive Decline
Over 2 billion people worldwide are dealing with brain-based health & productivity challenges. More than 16 million people in the United States are living with cognitive impairment: trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions (and they are […]
Don’t Neglect Your Magnesium!
Magnesium is a critically important mineral that is often at deficient levels in many people! It is estimated that only 30% of the population consume recommended levels of magnesium daily (Sources: World Health Organization, Institute of Medicine, Food Technology […]
Olive Oil Contains Compound that Kills Cancer Cells
Extra virgin olive oil has an abundance of oleocanthal, a compound which has been shown to provide a heart health benefit. Research lead by David Foster at Hunter College (NewYork) observed oleocanthal-induced cell death among all cancer cells, even […]
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GalleryNew Breakthrough in Eliminating Peanut Allergies in Children
An Australian study found that most of the children with peanut allergies were able to tolerate peanuts after given large amounts of a ‘friendly’ bacteria (probiotic) Lactobacillus rhamnosus that is found in yogurt. Thirty children, aged one to ten, […]
Herbs & Spices in a Meal Helps Improve Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Health
A recent study of six healthy men, ages 30-65, examined the effects of added herbs & spices to a meal and any influence on the blood markers for cardiovascular risk such as glucose or triglycerides. The volunteers ate chicken, bread […]
GalleryOrganic Foods More Nutritious & Lower in Pesticide Residues
Kyle Heffner, Brinson Wellness Coach
7/21/2014
http://csanr.wsu.edu/program-areas/m2m/research-areas/nutritional-quality/bjn-2014/
A recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition appears to be a definitive analysis of 343 peer-reviewed publications which revealed that organic crops have significantly higher nutrient content but have lower pesticide residues than […]