What are the benefits of magnesium? And should you consider taking magnesium supplements? These are important questions to consider since magnesium deficiency is very widespread in North America and magnesium is crucial for so many bodily functions. Magnesium is the ninth most abundant element in the universe and the eleventh most abundant in the human […]
Individuals who have an exercise habit of running, even for a short time and at a slow pace, are less likely to die from heart related diseases as compared to non-runners, a study revealed. The health benefits from jogging and other light exercise include lowered risk of disease, increased cardiovascular health, lowered stress, and much […]
Researchers at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute have attributed a variety of biological benefits to a lipoic acid, a micronutrient that may be able to help reset the circadian rhythms of most living things and help with the symptoms of a circadian rhythm disorder. The study was published in the professional journal Biochemical and […]
If you enjoy your morning coffee, there’s no real reason you should have to stop drinking it. While coffee has taken a bit of a beating in the media lately—a number of studies have highlighted the negative effects of coffee—drinking coffee can have some positive effects too. In fact, as long as you keep your […]
Nuts and Blood Sugar Online publications, PLOS ONE and British Medical Journal Open (BMJ Open), recently published two latest meta-analyses on tree nuts including walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, pecans, macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts and almonds. The article published in BMJ Open examined the impact of tree nuts on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). It demonstrated that […]
Eating a high-quality, nutritious diet does not mean that you always need to spend on expensive meat cuts. In fact, some foods loaded with nutrients are absolutely affordable. The humble lentil tops the list as it is densely packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and protein. Whether you are looking to beat fatigue, lose pounds, or […]
If you’re going to great lengths to eat a healthy diet and not seeing results, it may well be your healthy diet to blame. As it happens, many seemingly healthy foods may be health food myths. Here are ten of the worst foods for your diet, and some better choices. Coconut Oil - Research has […]