It may be one of the latest health-fad foods, but the hype is justified — the humble hemp seed seems to offer endless health benefits with its abundance of essential fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. While Cannabis sativa may often be associated with a more controversial consumable, the versatile plant offers useful fibers for clothing […]
Calcium Confusion: Should Women Supplement?
Too little calcium and vitamin D in your diet leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis and broken bones and taking supplements has been shown to help prevent these problems. However, some studies have also shown that taking supplemental calcium may also increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers at NTNU and the University of Oslo […]
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
A savored spice for thousands of years, cinnamon spans the globe across households and cultures, providing its trademark sweet spicy bark flavor to sweet and savory dishes. This widely used spice is actually an evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and South India, and offers a bounty of health benefits, from antioxidants to anti-cancer activity. […]
Health Benefits of Raspberries
Is there a more treasured sign of summer than a fresh-picked basket of glistening ruby-red raspberries? These beloved gems of July ooze with nutrition while bursting with flavor, making them a great way to get essential nutrients, especially under the hot summer sun. Raspberries offer much in the way of health benefits, but perhaps the […]
Take DHA to Curb Fructose’s Damage
Many diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes are linked to changes to genes in the brain. A new study by UCLA life scientists has found that hundreds of those genes can be damaged by fructose in illness-promoting ways. However, the researchers discovered good news as well: An omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or […]
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