Walnuts These are clearly one of the “power nuts.” Walnuts have a high content of omega-3 fatty acids and are a great source of the vital fatty acid. Daily consumption of 50g may lower the risk of heart disease and also decrease cholesterol levels. A handful (30g) per day may help keep blood sugar levelsContinue reading “Blood sugar friendly snacks”
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Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to the Metabolism of Unsaturated Fats
Summary: A new study report omega 3 and omega 6 unsaturated fatty acids are significantly decreased in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. Source: King’s College London. A new study published in PLOS Medicine’s Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain are associatedContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to the Metabolism of Unsaturated Fats”
Food additives and colon cancer in young people
A popular food additive used in everything from dill pickles to ice cream is now linked to colon cancer, thanks to the way it impacts the gut. Emulsifiers are added to most processed foods to improve food texture and extend shelf life. But it also throws off healthy levels of intestinal bacteria, triggering chronic, low-level inflammationContinue reading “Food additives and colon cancer in young people”
Chronic Inflammation – The Culprit Behind Many Serious Disease Conditions
By William Faloon For the past 16 years, Life Extension has been warning of the dangers of systemic chronic inflammation. We revealed that inflammation is a causative factor in the development of heart attacks, cancer, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease, along with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and asthma. The cover of the FebruaryContinue reading “Chronic Inflammation – The Culprit Behind Many Serious Disease Conditions”
Coffee and magnesium levels
Symptoms of poor magnesium intake can include muscle cramps, facial tics, poor sleep, and chronic pain. It pays to ensure that you get adequate magnesium before signs of deficiency occur. But how can you know whether you’re getting enough? According to population studies of average magnesium intake, there’s a good chance that you’re not. LessContinue reading “Coffee and magnesium levels”
Shape of fruits and veggies target specific cells in the body
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye… and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes. A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All o fContinue reading “Shape of fruits and veggies target specific cells in the body”
Carcinogenic TBHQ in ramen noodles
Both the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)[3] and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have evaluated TBHQ and determined that it is safe to consume at the concentration allowed in foods.[4] The FDA sets an upper limit of 0.02% of the oil or fat content in foods.[5] At very high doses, it hasContinue reading “Carcinogenic TBHQ in ramen noodles”
Reduced hunger in low carbs high fat diet
Though definitions of LCHF diets differ, the following three-tiered definition will be used in this paper.[2] Moderate carbohydrate diet (26–45% of daily kcal) LCHF diet (<26% of total energy intake or <130 g CHO/day) Very LCHF (ketogenic) diet (20–50 g CHO/day or <10% of daily kcal of 2000 kcal/day diet) Reduced carbohydrate diets are thoseContinue reading “Reduced hunger in low carbs high fat diet”
Cincinatti Chili
Pasta baked shells and Cheese
Creamy carrot soup
Does your toddler experience frequent constipation?
Does your child experience frequent constipation or have trouble passing stools? A healthy child should have 1-2 stools daily. If your child is not having regular bowel activity, the immune system becomes weakened and it leaves the body vulnerable to developing illness and disease. This is particularly concerning for the growing and developing body ofContinue reading “Does your toddler experience frequent constipation?”
Grapes: 2.25 cups a day can keep brain’s metabolic decline away
By Ruth Schuster Grapes: 2.25 cups a day can keep brain’s metabolic decline away, say scientists. Eating grapes on a regular basis slows metabolic decline of the brain in Alzheimer’s sufferers, a small-scale study done in California indicates. A grape a day won’t do it. The pilot study fed grape powder equivalent to two-plus cups ofContinue reading “Grapes: 2.25 cups a day can keep brain’s metabolic decline away”
Good fats, SCFA – short chain fatty acids
Dietary relevance Short-chain fatty acids are produced when dietary fiber is fermented in the colon.[5] Short-chain fatty acids and medium-chain fatty acids are primarily absorbed through the portal vein during lipid digestion,[6] while long-chain fatty acids are packed into chylomicrons and enter lymphatic capillaries, and enter the blood first at the subclavian vein. Medical relevanceContinue reading “Good fats, SCFA – short chain fatty acids”