Food, Drink & Nutrition
According to a recent study1 published in Food Science & Nutrition, cows fed a diet based on 100 percent organic grass and legumes produce milk with more omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA, another extraordinarily heart-healthy fatty acid), which provides a substantially healthier balance of fatty acids. The improved fatty acid profile in grass fed organic milk and dairy products brings the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio to a near 1-to-1, compared to 5.7-to-1 in conventional whole milk.
Researchers discovered that those who subscribed to the healthier “prudent” diet had larger hippocampi – the portion of the brain responsible for memory, learning and mental health – than those who indulge in Western diets. In essence, a low-quality diet consisting of sugar, refined foods may be to blame for those ‘senile moments’ more and more people are experiencing, despite perhaps being young in age.
The key with avoiding Alzheimer’s is to increase your brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF). Dr. Mercola shows you simple ways to do it.
Avocados are delicious and versatile and without them guacamole doesn’t exist. But I bet you didn’t know these ten amazing facts about avocados.
There are numerous natural remedies for arthritis that are just as beneficial for reducing the pain and swelling which causes arthritis.
There are many nutrients and natural remedies that can treat ADHD symptoms more efficiently
The Growroom is the brainchild of Space10, based in Denmark. The company writes: “Local food represents a serious alternative to the global food model. It reduces food miles, our pressure on the environment, and educates our children of where food actually comes from. … The challenge is that traditional farming takes up a lot of space and space is a scarce resource in our urban environments. The Growroom …is designed to support our everyday sense of well-being in the cities by creating a small oasis or ‘pause’ architecture in our high paced societal scenery, and enables people to connect with nature as we smell and taste the abundance of herbs and plants.”
This nifty list ranks popular plant foods by the 17 nutrients thought to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. To take it to the next level, Jennifer Di Noia, associate professor of sociology at William Paterson University, took an in-depth look at the nutrient profiles of 47 fruits and vegetables.
There are many reasons why protein shakes or smoothies are the way to kick-start your day. For starters, they are easy to make. Preparing a smoothie takes the same time and effort as tossing some cereal in a bowl and topping with skim milk. Protein shakes also provide you with steady and sustained energy…
The key is to know which carbohydrates to eat and which to stay far, far away from.
Studies have highlighted the risks of processed high-sugar diets, showing excessive sugar consumption is at the very core of many of our current disease epidemics as it drives obesity and insulin resistance. Examples of ultra-processed foods include breakfast cereals, pizza, chicken nuggets, soda, chips, salty/sweet/savory snacks, packaged baked goods, microwaveable frozen meals, instant soups and sauces.
We are conditioned to eat. It doesn’t matter what culture or where we are geographically located, we always set up patterns to eat at certain times of the day. We even do it unconsciously. What if we broke that pattern? Here are some benefits of intermittent fasting…
What are your clothes made of? Discover the larger harm some synthetic fabrics create.
While many drinkers would argue that alcohol helps them fall asleep a little faster, researchers have found that alcohol just before sleep can lead to poorer quality slumber.
Moringa is a superfood to rival most other superfoods due to its incredible nutritional value.
