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 …
Nutrition
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 …
Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Home Remedy That Significantly Improves Health
Apple cider vinegar (henceforth referred to as ACV in this article) is an alcoholic solution involving a process of exposing crushed apples to yeast, turning the mixture into alcohol. Further fermentation takes place when bacteria are added to the solution, converting the alcohol into ascetic acid, the main active compound in vinegar. Some varieties of …
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 …
The Dangers Of Not Getting Enough Vitamin D And How To Increase Your Intake Of It
Approximately 42% of all people living in the U.S. are prone to vitamin D deficiency and its associated health risks according to the Nutrition Research journal. The chances of survival can be further aggravated with serious conditions such as breast or prostate cancer. It is not clear why there is a connection with low levels …
The Nutritional Value Of Eggs And The Best Ways To Cook Them
Eggs are cheap and nutritious, containing vitamins, healthy fats, trace nutrients, minerals, and proteins. They also have relatively few calories. But, as with most foods, some ways of cooking and eating them are healthier than others. While they can be eaten raw and many people do, cooking them destroys any potentially dangerous bacteria and makes …
New Study Reveals Different Thinking In Approach To Dealing With Peanut And Egg Allergies
Introducing kids to eggs and peanuts between the ages of 4 to 6 months old may reduce the risk of their developing allergies to these foods later according to a new study. Researchers analyzed information from nearly 150 previous studies involving more than 200,000 children and examined what happens when certain foods are introduced to …