We know eating a Mediterranean diet is excellent for your health. Now, research from Australia shows that it’s great for baby, too! According to the study: “…women who eat a Mediterranean diet before getting pregnant have less risk of suffering from hypertensive problems during pregnancy [1]. Somehow eating a diet based on extra virgin olive…
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Eating high levels of saturated fat triggers an influx of immune system cells into tissues, thereby promoting inflammation and tissue damage. “Modern lifestyles seem to go hand-in-hand with high levels of fat in the blood. This fat comes from the food and drink that we consume; for example, you’d be surprised how much saturated fat…
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Whole wheat and wheat bran foods are abundant dietary sources of insoluble fiber. A recent study was done that concluded : “higher intakes of fibre, especially insoluble, may contribute to lower BP, independent of nutrients associated with higher intakes of fibre-rich foods.” It is best to find the insoluble fiber in food sources and…
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A recent study was done using subjects average age of 76 who did not have dementia. They were assessed via MRI for brain volume in relationship to their saliva cortisol levels. “Higher levels of cortisol in evening saliva is linked to smaller total brain volume.” “In contrast, higher levels of morning cortisol associated with slightly…
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Purple-fleshed potatoes are a rich source of anthocyanins – potent plant-based antioxidant compounds. An initial laboratory study in which researchers observed that baked purple-fleshed potato extract suppressed the spread of colon cancer stem cells while increasing their deaths. The researchers then tested the effect of whole baked purple potatoes on mice with colon cancer and found…
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A recent study suggests that curcumin might reduce depression symptoms in people with major depression. Curcumin has been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A recent study was done using curcumin and a placebo. The researchers found that while both curcumin and placebo were beneficial during the first 4 weeks of the study,…
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September 21, 2015 Studies have been reported that show a link to zinc deficiency and immune function. A recent study showed “that reducing zinc caused improper immune cell activation and dysregulation of a cytokine IL-6, a protein that affects inflammation in the cell.” The study authors submit that: “Our results suggested potential interactions between zinc…
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September 17, 2015 Did you know that “dietary supplementation of magnesium may lower blood sugar and combat insulin restistance”? In a recent article in worldhealth.net it is stated that the magnesium is essential in the metabolism of glucose and the production of cellular energy. “Our results show that magnesium supplementation reduces plasma glucose levels, and…
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September 8, 2015 Did you know that a high fat and high sugar diet can cause changes in gut bacteria that appear to be linked to a loss in cognitive flexibility? A recent study was done and the authors submit that “These results suggest that changes in the microbiome may contribute to cognitive changes associated with…
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A recent article was recently published about the effect of lack of sleep and aging. “Just a single night of partial sleep deprivation promotes biological aging, in older adults.” The study authors write that: “These findings causally linked sleep deprivation to the etiology of biological aging, and further supports the hypothesis that sleep deprivation may…
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