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You Can Get Chronic Disease Because Your Gut Microbiome is Hungry

April 16, 2023 by Christopher Damman

MicrobiomeDiet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One in nine people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, the development of which researchers are exploring the potential role of diet. Poor diet is also linked to […]

Filed Under: Body Systems, Digestive Tract, Nutrition Tagged With: chronic disease, microbiome

The Vegetarian Edge

April 2, 2023 by Vicki Griffin

The vegetarian edgeAmericans are suffering from a great burden of disease that is rooted in lifestyle. Seventy percent of chronic diseases and ailments — including a third of all cancers — are related to diet. There are seven deadly shifts in dietary intake that are major contributors to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. […]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: plant based diet, vegetarian diet

Do Athletes Really Need Protein Supplements?

March 19, 2023 by Evangeline Mantzioris

Do Athletes Really Need Protein Supplements?Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of buff biceps and six-pack abs. In 2021 the protein supplement market in the US was valued at 2.1 billion US Dollars, and is predicted to keep growing by about 8% per year. But do athletes […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition Tagged With: protein supplements

How to Restore your Microbiome After You’ve Been on Antibiotics

February 19, 2023 by Clare Collins

Restoring the Microbiome after AntibioticsAntibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, this results in an upset stomach and diarrhea. One UK review of the research looked at changes in gut bacteria after antibiotics commonly prescribed for respiratory and urinary tract infections found that after treatment, the […]

Filed Under: Body Systems, Digestive Tract, Nutrition Tagged With: antibiotics, microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics

Super Foods That Fight Cancer

February 5, 2023 by Vicki Griffin

Foods fighting cancerCancer. The very word strikes fear, and with good reason. Each year nearly 14 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, and 7.6 million die from the disease. However, evidence shows that 30-40 percent of these deaths are preventable, and one-third can be cured through early diagnosis and treatment. We look for a magic bullet, […]

Filed Under: Cancer, Diseases, Nutrition Tagged With: super foods

How to Save $50 off Your Food Bill and Still Eat Tasty, Nutritious Meals

January 22, 2023 by Clare Collins and Megan Whatnall

Save on food bill while eating healthyGrocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertilizer and labor. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not to mention time. Research shows a healthy diet costs low-income households 20 to 30% of their disposable income. […]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: food budget, healthy on a budget

Why you Should Eat a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

December 4, 2022 by Evangeline Mantzioris

Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetablesNutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each color signifies different nutrients our body needs. The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more. So what […]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: Phytochemicals, Rainbow diet

Dietary Supplements: Helpful or Hype?

September 25, 2022 by Martin Neumann

Dietary SupplementsThe supplement industry is estimated to generate a revenue of 37 billion dollars per year just in the US alone and continues to grow every year. Being such a lucrative market, companies are trying to churn the marketing machine to convince you at every price that you depend on their products to be in good […]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: dietary supplements, supplement efficacy, supplement risks

Raw Food – How Much Should it Be?

July 31, 2022 by Esther Neumann and Martin Neumann

Rohkost-Wie viel?In summer, the farmers’ markets are a real feast for the eyes, a treasure trove of fresh fruit and vegetables. A large part of the population associates good health with raw fruit and vegetables. In practice, however, things look rather bleak. Most eat far too little raw fruit and vegetables. On the other hand, there […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Obesity, Temperance

Is salt good for you after all? Checking the Evidence!

July 10, 2022 by Clare Collins

Is salt good for you after all? Checking the Evidence!Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with high blood pressure, a major […]

Filed Under: Nutrition

The Intestinal Flora – The Unknown Organ

June 26, 2022 by Esther Neumann

DarmfloraDid you know that our body accommodates about 10 times as many bacteria as body cells? A large part is in the colon and forms the intestinal flora, which handles a wide range of tasks for our body. They help with food absorption, strengthen the immune system and promote peristalsis. Cows and humans have one […]

Filed Under: Body Systems, Digestive Tract, Nutrition

Gas and Oil – For Our Body

May 15, 2022 by Esther Neumann

Gas and OilEvery driver knows what fuel his car runs best on. He also knows what kind of oil the engine needs. He is very well informed about the tire pressure and, of course, about the engine’s performance. Let’s be honest: do you know your body as well as you know your car? Which oil do you […]

Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Sleep, Water

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