Should We Drink Orange Juice with Added Calcium and Vitamin D?
Major brands are selling orange juice with about 350 milligrams (mg) of calcium and 100 international units of vitamin D added to each 8-ounce serving. Many Americans don't get enough vitamin D, so I am happy to see the addition of vitamin D. I have some concerns about the additional calcium. A reasonably well-balanced American diet provides about 300 mg...
Fermented Foods: No Longer Just a Thing from the Past
Could fermented foods be the next big thing? For years we have taken a step back from these types of foods, as they have seemed to disappear off of our plates. But now, studies show that there is list of advantages that come with this traditional way of eating. The process of fermentation has been around since we can remember....
8 Simple Heart Healthy Diet Tips
While some heart disease risk factors, such as family history, are out of your control, a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons. Start improving your diet today with these 8 simple heart healthy diet tips: 1. Go bananas. One banana has 422 mg--about 12 percent of your recommended daily dose--of potassium. Research suggests that diets rich in potassium...
Resistant Carbohydrates are Good For You and Can Help You Lose Weight
Attention all carbohydrate lovers, this new research will make you happy. Â Some studies are revealing that certain types of carbohydrates are not always a bad thing. Before you run out to buy donuts, make sure you understand which type of carbohydrates can actually help you lose weight. Starch resistant carbohydrates are the right answer! The starch in potatoes, cereals, and...
Regular Meditation Can Help Reduce Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study conducted by Georgia Health Sciences University researchers revealed that teens that devoted 15 minutes twice a day towards meditation had a lower risk for Cardiovascular Disease. A group of 62 teens were split in half and tested based upon two different strategies. The first group was trained in Transcendental Meditation®, where they sat comfortable with their eyes...
Financial Planning and Life-span Calculators – Plan For Your Healthy Longevity
Life-span predictions may sound like the stuff of tarot cards and palm readers. But an increasingly sophisticated set of online tools promise to help individuals gain a sense of how long they might live -- and retirees, health care providers and financial planners are paying attention. Government agencies, geriatricians, financial-services firms and other groups are now offering free Web-based calculators....
New Use of Infrared Light Can Spot Cancer Instantly
Infrared light can help spot cancerous tissue in an instant. To look for cancer in a biopsy, the sample is stained to highlight DNA and a protein in cytoplasm. Cancer cells contain a higher ratio of DNA to protein and a larger nucleus, making it possible to judge whether cancer is present. To make things more objective, Chris Phillips and...
The Healthy Power of Citrus
Around the globe, citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, and limes, are among the most popular fruits because of their tangy flavor and potent nutrient lineup. Originating in Southeast Asia in 4,000 B.C., citrus fruits soon conquered the world, as they became cultivated and incorporated into the food culture in many countries. The American Southern tradition of lemonade, along with Scottish...
Need More Sleep? Add these 9 Foods to Your Diet to Help Get Some Rest!
Some people have trouble falling asleep. Others can't stay asleep. Then there are the people who have trouble turning life "off" and tucking into bed at a reasonable hour. Whatever the reason, they're not alone. Millions of Americans don't get enough shut-eye. Yet the health benefits of a good night's rest are countless: Sleep helps keep you happy, your brain...
Study Shows Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study shows that people who drink three cups of coffee each day are at a lower risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease early on. According to research, those individuals with higher blood levels of caffeine were able to fight off the disease for two to four years longer. Alzheimer’s develops as leftover protein, beta-amyloid, accumulates on the brain. As...
