Heart Health Benefits of Walnuts
In recent years, studies have increasingly suggested that consumption of nuts can boost heart health, as nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, protein, vitamin E, folate, and several minerals, such as potassium, zinc, and magnesium. Nuts also boast additional bioactive chemicals, including phenolics and phytosterols. A 2016 study in the British Medical Journal reinforced the […]
Meat Proteins Increase Risk of Heart Disease by 60%
A recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has found that eating meat regularly is associated with a 60 percent increase in the risk of heart disease, while plant-based proteins have been found to benefit the heart. Researchers who investigated the effects of different sources of protein on the heart found that people […]
Childhood Obesity Epidemic Worsens
Childhood obesity in America is on the rise, and at rates higher than previous studies suggested, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. The findings emerged after researchers analyzed federal data from the latestย National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the โgold standardโ in childhood and fitness research which every two years collects […]
Health Food for the Heart
A number of studies indicate that nuts, which are typically full of nutritious fats and fiber, can actively lower the risk ofย cardiovascular disease. Due to the foodโs abundance of nutrients and antioxidants, nuts have additionally been studied to help assess their ability in fighting the damage to cells that can trigger cancer. This health food […]
Stroke & Dementia Risk Grows with Intake of Artificial Sweeteners
Diet sodas are gaining negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent study found that consuming a daily can of sugar-free soda is associated with higher risks of suffering a stroke or developing dementia. Heavily sugared drinks already had a bad rap for causing a myriad of health issues such as weight gain, […]
The Benefits of a Vegan Diet
While there are a multitude of promises available regarding specific diets that will help individuals lose weight and/or mitigate cardiovascular risks factors, clinical research indicates that within a few weeks of eating a whole-food, plant-based diet, many people will have improved insulin sensitivity and lowered levels of cholesterol. Dr. Thomas M. Campbell, Medical Director of […]
Biomarkers Could Predict Best Diets
A new study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has indicated two biomarkers that can predict the efficacy of certain diets for weight loss: specifically, for people with prediabetes or diabetes. Through an analysis of over 1,200 adults, researchers discovered that a personโs fasting blood glucose levels, fasting insulin levels, or both, could […]
The Benefits of Mindful Eating
Recent studies indicateย that meal timing and frequency may impact cardiovascular health, and disease risks. While eating patterns vary from person to person, research indicates that effective management of cardiometabolic health should focus on ‘intentional eating’–paying attention to standardize eating times, meal sizes, and food content. One of the primary critical factors in evaluating the effect […]
Coconut Oil: Not So Healthy?
ย A recent new advisory report from the American Heart Association advises against the use of coconut oil, a popular trend in the health and wellness industry. The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease, after viewing existing data on saturated fats, has demonstrated that coconut oil specifically increased LDLโknown as โbadโ cholesterolโin seven out of seven controlled […]
1/3 of World = Overweight
A new study reports that more than two billion adults and children across the globe are overweight or obese, and suffer from related health problems. Spurred by poor nutrition and low levels of physical activity, this number equates to one-third of the world’s population. While 2.2 billion people can be classified as overweight or obese, […]
