Cues may help you beat an obsession with junk food
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 30 2017 - 5:52am
There seems to be a way out of the unhealthy junk-food eating cycle by using preventive cues.
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Food and Health
The relationship between food and health is intimate and fascinating, and a thorough understanding of this association is necessary to help restore, support, and maintain optimal health. Stay in touch with the latest research and advice on food and its impact on your health and that of your family with well-researched articles from Emaxhealth.
Fruits, veggies, fish and whole grains nurture healthy bones
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 27 2017 - 6:34am
A new study has suggested that anti-inflammatory diets which are generally high in fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains may enhance the health of bones and prevent fractures in some women.
A low calorie diet is good for a monkey and probably you too
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 23 2017 - 5:48pm
Researchers have found the survival and health of monkeys is enhanced by a low calorie diet. This is probably also true for people.
Manipulating the sugar in your diet may lead to better health
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 21 2017 - 9:27am
Researchers have found the kind of sugar you consume, not just the amount, has an impact on problems with your health. In rats it has been determined fructose consumption for a long time causes more vascular and liver damage than sucrose consumption.
Deficiency of This Vitamin Worsens Metabolic Disease
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Jan 20 2017 - 4:02pm
Metabolic syndrome is the name given to a group of symptoms that increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce your risk.
Does Curcumin Live Up to the Hype?
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Jan 20 2017 - 11:00am
Good nutrition is about the totality of the diet, not just one single nutrient or compound.
The Mediterranean diet is healthy for your brain
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 17 2017 - 11:22pm
Researchers have found there is a positive effect on brain volume from the Mediterranean diet.
Eating hot peppers could be a key to a longer life
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 14 2017 - 8:51am
Researchers have found an association between eating hot peppers and lower mortality.
Meats and nuts may help with Parkinson’s disease
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 13 2017 - 5:58am
Researchers have found people who have types of early-onset Parkinson’s disease may benefit from increasing niacin in their diet. Some nuts and meats contain niacin.
Fortified fish sauce offers good nutrition for mothers and children
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 12 2017 - 5:23am
Researchers have found fish sauce provides mothers and young children in Cambodia with better nutrition.
A nontoxic therapy helps eating disorder patients
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 9 2017 - 9:40am
Research has revealed dissonance based therapy helps eating disorder patients.
Peanut allergy in infants can be prevented naturally
By Harold Mandel G+ Jan 7 2017 - 12:00am
Clinical guidelines have been established aimed at preventing peanut allergy in infants.
Small Increase in Zinc Foods May Help Fight Disease: Some Foods That Contain Zinc
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Jan 4 2017 - 4:23pm
Zinc is an important mineral for human health, but are you sure you are getting enough?
Inflammation Interrupts Fat-Burning Ability
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Jan 4 2017 - 2:22pm
Anti-inflammatory diets may help.
An Uncommon Side Effect of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Dec 30 2016 - 12:01pm
Iron is an important component of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all body cells. Not having enough iron stores can negatively affect health in many ways.
A pigment in leafy greens preserves intelligence as you age
By Harold Mandel G+ Dec 19 2016 - 12:22pm
Researchers have found that a pigment which is found in leafy green veggies helps to the preserve "crystallized intelligence" in the elderly.
Big Reasons You Need Microgreens
By Deborah Mitchell G+ Dec 15 2016 - 7:45pm
Anyone who loves leafy green vegetables will welcome this news about microgreens, while those who are reluctant veggie eaters should rejoice as well. Researchers are uncovering some big reasons you need microgreens, where a little goes a long, long way.
Try sleeping well to decrease your desire for sugary and fatty foods
By Harold Mandel G+ Dec 8 2016 - 5:21am
Researchers have discovered a direct link exists between loss of REM sleep and the desire for sugary and fatty foods and so therefore sleeping well may decrease this desire for unhealthy food.
A little nuts daily can help you beat heart disease and cancer
By Harold Mandel G+ Dec 7 2016 - 5:42am
Researchers say eating just a handful of nuts daily lowers the risk of many serious diseases.
Are Your Pots and Pans Harming Your Health?
By Justin Vict G+ Dec 2 2016 - 6:29pm
When you bought your cookware, did you do research first? Probably not. You probably trusted that your store wasn't selling anything dangerous for cooking or that the FDA or other governmental agency would've banned any dangerous cookware products. But researchers have found that some cookware can have bad effects on your health.
Hummus listeria recall: Trader Joe's and Sabra share health risks
By Lana Bandoim G+ Dec 2 2016 - 5:39pm
Do you have the recalled hummus from Trader Joe's and Sabra in your refrigerator, and are you risking your health?
Probiotics lower stress and anxiety levels
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 24 2016 - 7:14am
Researchers have found that common probiotics decrease stress and anxiety levels.
Vegetarians Rock Athletic Performance
By Deborah Mitchell G+ Nov 21 2016 - 8:49am
Many people believe that eating a vegetarian or vegan diet can have a negative effect on athletic performance, even though there are thousands of professional athletes who have chosen this lifestyle. Now a new study has examined the impact of a vegetarian diet on athletic performance in elite adult endurance athletes.
Try dry beans that cook fast for more protein and iron
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 20 2016 - 5:50am
Researchers have found that there is more protein and iron in dry beans that cook quickly than in the varieties that cook slower.
Mediterranean-style diet may help you beat heart failure
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 19 2016 - 7:54am
Researchers have found a Mediterranean-style diet may decrease heart failure in elderly people.
Getting more sleep could help lower sugar consumption
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 14 2016 - 5:13pm
Researchers have noted there are associations between self-reported sleep duration and drinking of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Fresh fruit and vegetables help prevent asthma
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 13 2016 - 6:45am
Researchers say the odds of having asthma are 53 percent higher in areas where it is not easy to buy fresh affordable food.
Try unsweetened tea instead of sugary soda to prevent diabetes
By Harold Mandel G+ Nov 11 2016 - 6:46am
Researchers have determined that there is an association between prediabetes and the regular consumption of sugary beverages. This association is not seen with diet soda.
Enjoy the Feast But Make Sure You Do This on Thanksgiving Day
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Nov 7 2016 - 3:16pm
Thanksgiving Day may be one of the few times this year that you really “blow your diet.” This is perfectly acceptable – if you will just make time over the holiday weekend to fit in a few extra minutes of exercise.
Garlic – An Important Addition to Your Healthy Diet
By Denise Reynolds RD G+ Nov 3 2016 - 3:02pm
There are many reasons to include garlic in your diet daily – not the least of which is its potential to prevent cancer.