Nutrition
The Reasons & Health Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice
by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM Most people are aware that aloe vera soothes dry skin, sunburn, and other skin irritations, but not many know of the many health benefits the plant offers when it’s consumed. For instance, recent studies have shown that aloe vera helps the immune system, encourages normal blood sugar, and reduces redness and swelling. Best of all it’s natural and totally safe! More and more products are being created to help people consume aloe vera. One of the most popular is aloe vera juice. The benefits are many, and here are some of the most notable: Aids digestion and even relieves occasional constipation Eases stomach ache and acid Increases alkalization and reduces acidity in the body Soothes redness and swelling ...
Top 12 Impressive Health Benefits of Peppermint
Peppermint is one of the first herbs that Europeans use for medicinal purposes. This versatile ingredient is truly amazing with the ability to treat countless of ailments, ranging from digestive problems, skin conditions to colds and flu and their symptoms. The most outstanding compound that gives peppermint its benefits is menthol. The antimicrobial properties and cooling effects it does for our body are also worth mentioning. In this article, we provide some impressive health benefits of peppermint. 1. Improve digestive health This is probably the most famous and long-known benefit of peppermint. Peppermint promotes healthy bowel movements, relaxes the intestines and soothes the muscles of the digestive tract. Almost all common digestive problems like diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and constipation can be straightened out with peppermint. So next...
Carrot Juice Benefits
One of the most popular vegetables on the planet are carrots. They are widely available all year round and can be consumed raw or cooked. People across the globe have consumed carrots for centuries chiefly because they are easy to grow; they are nutritious and have several health benefits. While carrots are most often recognized because of their signature orange color, they actually can be of many colors including, white, yellow, red or even purple. Over the years, many anecdotal reports have appeared suggesting that carrots have many health benefits. And one of the ways to derive these benefits is by consuming carrot juice. Carrots have been extensively studied and are found to contain a high concentration of beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A....
An Apple a Day: Debunking Common Health Myths
Understanding Popular Health Myths We’ve all heard the expression, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” along with a slew of other common health myths that often sound like good advice. Repeated as fact, many people just take these expressions to be true. Nowadays, click-bait articles have also made it easier for these medical myths and misinformation to spread. So we’re here to set the record straight about some of the most common health myths you’ve heard. "An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” Most people will tell you that an apple a day doesn’t technically keep the doctor away, so why does this common expression still exist? The answer is the phrase actually means eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables each day has lasting...
You Don’t Have to Stop Before You Start
We can get off track when we see health and wellness as an all-or-nothing endeavor. And we can really go wrong when we link two or activities that don’t really belong together. It's a mistake to assume that two practices are mutually exclusive, meaning we can do one OR the other like Drink diet Coke OR drink water, Smoke OR exercise, when in reality the items are completely separate....
Tips for Maintaining a Well-Balanced, Healthy Diet
In honor of national nutrition month (March), the experts at Bastyr University are sharing their tips for maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet. Take time to eat Humans require food to be nourished. It’s that simple! Think of all the things you schedule in a week. Feeding yourself must be at the top of the list in order for you to accomplish all those other things well. Plan ahead. Prioritize meals. Respond to your hunger. Take time to eat. It’s a basic human need! Enjoy your food Savor the aroma and flavors of your food. Chew with intention and take delight in every mouthful. Eating is a pleasurable experience that engages all our senses, and the food on our plates deserves this careful attention. Sit. Slow down. Enjoy! Spice it up Herbs...
5 Best Mood-Enhancing Superfoods
Sacha Inchi This unique seed thrives on vines in the thick rainforest regions of Southeast Asia and is similar to a nut in flavor, but has a much richer nutritional content. Sacha Inchi contains high levels of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids (20x the omega-3 content as wild salmon) that are protective against systemic inflammation. This is extremely important considering a large body of new research suggests that depression is primarily caused by inflammation. This seed is also full of tryptophan, a precursor for serotonin. Known as “the happy hormone,” Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is thought to stabilize mood and contribute to a sense of happiness and wellbeing. Sacha inchi is rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. One of iron’s health benefits is its ability to aid the proper flow...
Top 31 Ways to Slow Aging, Feel Younger, and Live Longer
Aging is a complicated topic. We still don't really know what causes it, but we do know many of the mechanisms at play. Here are 31 science backed ways to slow aging, stay healthy, and live longer....
Fresh vs Frozen Fruit and Vegetables – Which are More Nutritious?
By RONI CARYN RABIN Fresh vs Frozen Fruit and Vegetables Freezing can slightly alter the nutritional composition of fruits and vegetables, sometimes in favor of the frozen product and sometimes in favor of the fresh, but over all, “there’s no clear winner,” said Ali Bouzari, who has done studies comparing fresh and frozen produce and now runs Pilot R+D, a culinary research and development company in Sonoma County, Calif. “It really depends which plant you’re talking about.” Nutrients Though vitamins can degrade in fresh fruits and vegetables over time, many nutrients in foods are much harder than most people assume, Dr. Bouzari said. “Minerals like iron are almost bulletproof, and the fiber doesn’t care at all whether it’s heated or frozen,” he said. And in general, the differences in nutrient levels...