Golo diet, also known as Golo Metabolic Plan, was introduced in 2009. This diet plan claims that there is undoubtedly an issue with the hormones, that is messing with the ability to lose weight. According to this Golo diet plan, the problem is with the insulin hormone acts as a hindrance in the weight loss …
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Benefits of Plant Based Diet
What is this diet plan about? A diet plan that relies mostly on the food intake from plants is known as the Plant-based diet. It not only involves vegetables and fruits. Instead, it also involves seeds, oils, legumes, whole grains, etc. Using a plant-based diet does not mean that you will only be eating the …
Spermidine Might Be Answer To Longer Lifespans And Preventing Liver Cancer
A new study has revealed that eating a compound called spermidine may help to reduce the risk of liver cancer. It is found in foodstuffs such as soy, whole grains, aged cheese, corn, legumes, and mushrooms. Studies done on mice fed on an oral supplement of spermidine revealed that they were less likely to develop …
Avocados – An Effective Remedy For Metabolic Syndrome
Avocados may be nature’s answer in helping to treat metabolic syndrome. This is a condition where a clustering of risk factors like abdominal obesity, low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol, high triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood sugar can lead to the increased chances of death from conditions like …
Eating Marmite May Be Good For Brain Health
New evidence reveals that Marmite, a British food paste made from yeast extract, may be better than peanut butter in bolstering brain function and may even help stave off dementia. It is one of the most popular sandwich spreads in the UK with a strong distinctive taste that many people love or hate. However the …
Walnuts – An Effective Preventative Against Prostate Cancer
Walnuts may well be nature’s panacea to fighting prostate cancer according to recent research. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in America after non-melanoma skin cancer according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were 176,450 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in America in 2013 out …
Bolstering The Metabolic Function Through Healthy Diet
Many people suffer from weight loss and weight management. Both are influenced by the body metabolism which extracts calories from consumed food and combines it with oxygen to produce energy. This energy enables the body to carry out its functions like blood circulation, breathing, digestion, generating and repairing cells, and maintaining hormonal balance. The metabolic …
Power Drinks To Beat The Winter Blues
There are many home recipes for warming beverages which are much in demand during winter. But there are some with excellent health benefits with the added bonus of being tasty and keeping people warm. Here are a few recipes for our readers to try out. Hot Water And Lemon Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 cups …
Caffeine Is A Drug And Excessive Amounts Can Be Dangerous
The U.S. has the highest coffee consumption in the world followed by Brazil which is the world’s leading coffee producer. Coffee represents a fairly large portion of Americans’ weekly spending at an average of $21.32 on coffee per week. A recent Penn State study revealed that 85% of the U.S. population consume at least on …
Current Nutritional Trends And A Common Sense Approach To Diet And Health
There are several nutritional trends currently in vogue. One of the most popular ones are meat-free foods, in demand because of factors like environment, health, and animal welfare. The new generation of plant-based products that substitute for meat look and taste more like the real thing than ever before. Patrick Brown, a biochemist, has designed …