One of the most widely used spices across the globe, black pepper is no stranger to adding its trademark kick to palates and cuisines across the culinary world. However, the spice isn’t just useful in the kitchen; black pepper also offers much in the way of valuable medicinal properties. Black pepper has long been used […]
Study: Fiber May Help you Sleep
Have a hard time falling and staying asleep? Of course there are obvious factors that will keep you awake at night–stress, caffeine, hormone imbalances. But, if you’re experiencing mild insomnia, you may take a look at your diet. A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine says that eating […]
Magnesium May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at Indiana University say that magnesium intake may help to prevent pancreatic cancer. Their study, “Magnesium intake and incidence of pancreatic cancer: The VITamins and Lifestyle study,” recently appeared in the British Journal of Cancer. “Pancreatic cancer is really unique and different from other cancers,” said study co-author Ka He, chair of the […]
Top 13 Foods for Vitamin E
Vitamin E plays an essential role in the metabolism of all cells, protecting from free radical damage, regulating gene expression and cell signaling, reducing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (and possibly reducing the risk of atherosclerosis). Food sources of vitamin E are somewhat hard to come by, at least in large amounts. Here are the top 13 […]
Should I Supplement with Vitamin E?
Although fewer than one percent of Americans are truly deficient in vitamin E, more than ninety percent of Americans don’t get the recommended daily amount of this powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E plays an essential role in the metabolism of all cells in the body and is vital for the proper functioning of many organ systems. It protects cells […]