New research out of Europe has linked the increased consumption of cereal fiber to a reduced risk of diabetes. This isn’t the first time that scientists have found an inverse link between a high fiber diet and diabetes. However, the study–The EPIC-InterAct–is the world’s largest study of type 2 diabetes. Over 350,000 people participated inContinue reading “Fiber Linked to Decreased Risk of Diabetes in Large-Scale Study”
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Vitamin B12 Linked to Academic Performance
I like to call B vitamins “nature’s rogues gallery of loosely related, chemically distinct, water-soluble organic compounds.” Yes. It’s a terrible nickname, but I have a lot of time on my hands. In general, B vitamins play a huge role in cognitive functioning and metabolism, so it may be of little surprise to hear that a study done in Bogota,Continue reading “Vitamin B12 Linked to Academic Performance”
Vitamin K: Quick Facts Sheet
Vitamin K comes from leafy green vegetables and has been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve bone health, stop oxidative cell death, slow the rate of age-related cognitive decline, boost memory and play a significant role in blood clotting. BarleyLife, Cocoa LeafGreens, LeafGreens and BarleyLife Xtra are all significant sources of VitaminContinue reading “Vitamin K: Quick Facts Sheet”
Sleep Mag-nificently
Sleep isn’t that exciting. I mean, it’s basically lying still and unaware in a dark room for an extended period of time. But to an insomniac, it’s a blissful and often unachievable Nirvana-like state. And if you’re an older adult, then there’s a fifty percent chance that you have insomnia. Sleep is so very important. It helpsContinue reading “Sleep Mag-nificently”
New Study: Plant-Based Omega-3’s as Good as Fish-Based Ones
Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids have long overshadowed their plant-based counterparts, but a new study out of Penn State has found that alpha-linolenic acid–the omega fatty acid derived from flax and other plants–is just as effective at preventing heart disease as its fishy counterpart. Omega-3’s cannot be produced by the body and must be consumed through foods or dietaryContinue reading “New Study: Plant-Based Omega-3’s as Good as Fish-Based Ones”
Carotenoids Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Recurrence
The next time you’re at the supermarket, you may want to spend a bit more time browsing the produce section. A new long-term study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that high concentrations of carotenoids in the blood, specifically beta and alpha carotene and lycopene, were linked to an 18-28% reduction in breast cancer risk.Continue reading “Carotenoids Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Recurrence”
An Overview of the Health Benefits Associated with Probiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that regulate the movement of food through the digestive system and are often used to supplement the treatment of several digestive diseases. Additionally, probiotics help balance intestinal pH and keep unfriendly and unwanted bacteria populations from thriving. Our gut flora does a number of other beneficial bodily tasks like producing B vitamins,Continue reading “An Overview of the Health Benefits Associated with Probiotics”
A Shiitake Mushroom a Day May Keep the Doctor Away
If you recall your Super Mario Brothers video game, Mario, a plumber, and his brother, Luigi, (also in the plumbing profession) grew stronger and bigger whenever they ate red and yellow mushrooms hidden inside bricks that they headbutted apart. Although that sounds like the most insane thing ever–video game logic skews towards absurdity–there is a nugget ofContinue reading “A Shiitake Mushroom a Day May Keep the Doctor Away”
New Study: Sulforaphane May Provide Protection Against Cancers of the Head and Neck
A head of broccoli may protect the head of you from various cancers, according to a new study out of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower are good sources of a powerful antioxidant known as sulforaphane. This substance is thought to haveContinue reading “New Study: Sulforaphane May Provide Protection Against Cancers of the Head and Neck”
Happy Tummy, Happy Mind
Even before there was any science to back it up, we’ve been trusting our guts to help us make important decisions. TV detectives have been using their guts to solve mysteries. Heroes often go with their guts in order to trust that suspicious side character who used to work for the villain. Some people in theContinue reading “Happy Tummy, Happy Mind”
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