If you don't drink alcohol, it is still possible to get liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease causes your liver to become marbled in fat and can obviously cause you many health issues. Luckily, cruciferous vegetables are there to help fight the liver disease. A simple way to get these … [Read more...]
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Uses and benefits of mastic gum
Mastic gum has been a mainstay in medicinal circle for centuries and has its origins in Greece. Mastic gum is mean to be taken orally by chewing or ingesting in pill form. Mastic gum has been purported to improve dental health, reduce stomach pain, reduce heart burn, and abate stomach ulcers. Some … [Read more...]
Is stevia a healthy alternative? Everything you should know
The herb, stevia, or Stevia rebaudiana as it is known in the scientific community has gained attention in recent years as an alternative to sugar in sweetening products. While seeming to come out of nowhere it has been around for more than a millennia by way of South America. Products like sugar … [Read more...]
Research shows two thirds of adults don’t have a high fibre diet
Most UK adults aren't getting enough fiber in their diets, according to recent research. Over 2,000 adults were asked about their fiber intake in a survey conducted by Hovis. The problem isn't lack of knowledge, as nearly all respondents understood that it's important to eat fiber daily. However, … [Read more...]
What Are The Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper?
Cayenne pepper might just seems like a really hot pepper/powder, but it has a ton of health benefits. For example, when you eat cayenne it stimulates the salivary glands creating saliva which helps start the digestive process. There has also been studies done at different universities which suggest … [Read more...]
Cancer growth can be slowed by eating prebiotic foods such as asparagus and onion which boost …
There are a number of preventative measures one can take to combat the formation of cancers like colorectal cancer. One such measure is the consumption of Prebiotics. Prebiotics are found in a variety foods like asparagus, onion, garlic, leeks, and bananas. They are substances that diversify and … [Read more...]
CBD Oil May Help To Promote Sound Sleep
The World Health Organization reported that CBD (cannabidiol) can help you get a good nights sleep. CBD oil will not get you high but it does calm the nervous system so you can sleep. It is safe and non-additive unlike sleeping pills. CBD oil can reduce stress and aches and pains to help you sleep … [Read more...]
High-Fibre Diet Linked To Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Expert Reveals
Fiber comes in soluble and insoluble forms. It is an essential part of a healthy diet according the vast majority of nutritionists. People who lack enough fiber in their diet are often susceptible to one of the leading forms of cancer: colorectal cancer. In India, colorectal cancer is the seventh … [Read more...]
Had constipation? Here are 4 things to help treat it
Constipation occurs when you're lacking in fiber and water, there are several signs that let you know that you're constipated and having a difficult time having a bowel movement is one of them. You can help move things along a little better with certain foods that you eat. Foods high in fiber are … [Read more...]
Guava Health Benefits: Here’s Why Health Experts Are Talking About Vitamin C-Rich Amrud
Guavas are a tropical fruit that are a great source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a well-known essential nutrient that is an antioxidant, a source of fiber, and potassium. Guavas are sometimes known as amruds. Guavas rate low on the glycemic index which makes them ideal for diabetic diet that limits … [Read more...]
Remarkable ways coconut oil naturally boosts energy levels and supports weight loss
Coconut oil can be a great source of healthy fats which most dietitians recognize as an essential part of a healthy diet. The kind of fats found in coconut oil are medium chain triglycerides of MCTs. They can be used for quick sources of energy by the body or turned into ketones. Coconut oil has … [Read more...]
What are the health benefits of choline?
Choline is an essential part of everyone's diet. It is made in the liver, but must also be ingested as part of one's everyday food intake. Studies indicate most people do not get enough choline. Among other things choline plays an important neurological and circulatory systems in the body. Common … [Read more...]
This Is How Probiotics Can Improve Your Gut Health
Inside every human's intestines are more than 3.5 pounds of bacteria often called gut flora or a microbiome. This bacteria is essential to digestion and is a delicate ecosystem that is constantly changing. Probiotics are found in food that promote the health of this bacterial ecosystem. Probiotics … [Read more...]
Does turmeric have anticancer properties?
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and researchers are trying to figure out if it can help treat cancer. The specific chemical that researchers are looking into is diferuloylmethane . Turmeric has been used in the past to help reduce inflammation, arthritis and obesity as well with some … [Read more...]