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According to the latest Nielsen data released at Expo East, retail sales of plant-based foods and beverages rose 8.1% in the 52 weeks leading to August 12. Great news for veggie enthusiasts as options in the vegetarian and vegan marketplace continue to expand.
According to the CDC about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. But, these statistics could be lowered with foods that have been scientifically proven to protect the heart. So, below are some of vegan foods proven to maintain a healthy heart.
For the first time ever, researchers at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital have identified an intervention that addresses the cognitive deficits of Bipolar Disease.
Each day, the choices we make can either promote our good health, or it can lead to a shortened lifespan.
Grape seed extract is a well known source of powerful antioxidants, which are compounds widely studied and proven to have anticancer properties. So, below are some scientific studies proving that Grape seed extract can kill at least 3 cancers.
Young people who skip breakfast have a lesser chance of becoming obese according to new research.
Another health benefit will hopefully convince you to eat your veggies!
Grapes are a fruit type that is good at any time of the year, being versatile in terms of what it can be produced from them. Wine may represent the most expensive and creative use of grapes, but it is not the only use, as they can be eaten fresh as table grapes, dried as raisins or processed into jams, jellies and juices. So, here are the 5 health benefits of grapes you never knew, that will make you love grapes even more.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, an estimated 20 million people in the United States have some form of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that develops as a result of damage to the peripheral nervous system. Some of the symptoms vary depending on whether motor, sensory, or autonomic nerves are damaged. Motor nerves control voluntary movement of muscles such as those used for walking, grasping things, or talking. But, there is a way to tackle nerve damage by using herbs for strengthening your nerves.
The benefits of eating a raw vegan diet has been proven advantageous in ridding people of intolerable symptoms such as sleep issues, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lesses the risk for heart disease and cancer.
Eating a diet high in fat not only contributes excess calories which can lead to weight gain, but it also can cause microbiological changes in the stomach that are implicated in the development of obesity.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017, 1,688,780 new cancer cases and 600,920 cancer deaths are projected to occur in the US. While mainstream treatments like chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy are advocated as cancer treatments, cancer drugs are reported to kill patients faster than cancer itself. Therefore, it is important to learn other non- invasive ways to prevent and treat cancer, so that choosing a treatment can be done out of knowledge, instead of advice. Recently, studies have proven that eating lycopene rich foods is a viable treatment for various cancers. Below is how scientists got to that conclusion.
Alzheimer's Disease is an age-related irreversible condition that robs people of their independence and most precious lifetime memories. Research shows a lifestyle of proper eating that includes a diet high in plant-based foods, particularly fruits and vegetables and is low in fat, can go a long way toward preventing the disease.
According to cancer.net, Liver Cancer is the 10th most common cancer and the 5th most common cause of cancer death among men. It is also the 8th most common cause of cancer death among women. Mainstream treatments vary from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. But what if there were natural remedies, scientifically proven, to kill liver cancer cells? Well, there are, and to find out more about 3 vegan remedies that can kill liver cancer cells, read on.
Some nutrients are known to be fat soluble – meaning that they are better absorbed by the body when they are in the presence of a fat. If you want the most out of your vegan diet, you may not want to skimp on some healthy oils.
According to the CDC, The US fertility rates has hit a historic low as per 2016, a result that can be explained by the fact that about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States, between the ages of 15-44, have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. As the US and other western countries fall below the replacement level, whole societies enter a dangerous path where there is not enough young people to replace the aging workforce. Usually couples struggling to conceive, don't really think about their nation and how fertility as a whole may impact in society. Many in desperation seek their answers in fertility clinics but because the costs are exorbitant, it becomes something for few to access. So, if you are one of the many struggling to conceive and fertility clinics is not an option, you can use diet to increase your chances of pregnancy, here is what scientists found.
According to the Word health Organization infertility, infecundity and childlessness affects one in every four couples in developing countries. Boosting L- arginine to improve fertility is a well - known procedure used by holistic doctors. So, below are 3 vegan foods that provide L- arginine to improve fertility.
Vegan diets require proper supplementation, or they will not give you the benefits you desire for restoring or maintaining your health. The only reason supplementation is necessary, is not because the vegan diet is deficient, but because most vegans do not take in the proper range of nutrients in one day.
According to the CDC About 6% of married women aged 15 to 44 years in the United States are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying (infertility), and about 12% of women aged 15 to 44 years have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, regardless of marital status (impaired fecundity). Fertility treatment clinics advise exercise, eating foods that promote fertility and undergoing other natural therapies to promote uterine health. So, here are the 3 natural ways to improve fertility that will make you healthier, based on scientific research.
Color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. Carl Jung was a pioneer in the field, so it is not new – but isn’t as well explored as something other aspects of psychology. While scientific research is still somewhat lacking, learning about personality based on color choices can be insightful – even downright fun.
One of the major concerns about going on vegetarian and vegan diets is that they may lack sufficient protein.
For most kids, it is a struggle to get them to like most vegetables, but leafy greens can be especially hard to enjoy for young taste buds. But here is why it is important to start developing that habit early.
With fall crisp in the air, it's time for vegans to bundle up, have more nourishing soups and herbal teas not worry about getting adequate protein.
Ovarian cancer begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries), and often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. The American cancer Society estimates that about 22,440 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2017. Usually women are advised to undergo surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments that may incur lasting side effects and do not necessarily translate into surviving cancer. Though these mainstream cancer treatments are prioritized, there are other scientifically tested natural approaches to treat ovarian cancer.
By compiling qualitative data about energy drink intake, researchers can learn how to curb consumption, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Millet is one of the most important drought-resistant crops, and is widely grown in the semiarid tropics of Africa and Asia constituting a major source of carbohydrates and proteins for people living in these areas. Millet grain is now receiving increasing interest from food scientists, technologists, and nutritionists. So, here are the The 5 health benefits of eating Millet you never knew.
Everyone knows someone who looks at the clock at noon and suddenly feels hungry. Maybe they’re not even hungry – but somehow they know, at the stroke of twelve, that it’s time to eat. These folks don’t eat according to their appetite, they eat by the clock and are likely not vegans.
Blood levels of magnesium should neither be too high or too low to reduce your risk of dementia, according to the latest study.
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. According to the University of Chicago medicine 3 million people in the US are living with celiac disease. People with celiac disease may experience belching, diarrhoea, fat in stool, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or flatulence. Knowing what you can eat can be quite challenging, so the list below will help you to find out more about the 5 grains that are safe for celiac disease sufferers and offer many health benefits.
Obesity is rapidly becoming a worldwide phenomenon and serious issue for the public health system. According to the CDC, the healthcare costs of obesity in the US alone are of nearly $147 billion per year, and obesity is associated with poorer mental health outcomes, reduced quality of life, and the leading causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. So, here you will find out more about vegan ways to lose weight and keep it off
