8 Science-Backed Benefits of Brussels Sprouts (Easter Brunch Recipe Included)
Dr. Don Colbert – Just ask any kid and they’ll tell you that Brussels sprouts must be healthy. After one glance they know – Brussels Sprouts scream healthy food! But what…
Study Suggests SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Breast Milk Are Robust, Neutralizing and Durable
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical – The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused over 123.7 million cases and has claimed more than 2.7 million lives worldwide. However, the…
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Drinks Could Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk
Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) via News-Medical – Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drink could increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This was the conclusion of a large study…
Daydreaming Can Improve Your Mental Health & Cognitive Flexibility
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast (episode #266) and blog, I talk…
Researchers Create Edible Food Films for Packaging a Variety of Food Products
Ural Federal University via News-Medical – An international group of scientists from India and Russia has created edible food films for packaging fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, and seafood. Films consist of…
Gluten-Free Eggplant Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – As a pizza fanatic, I can’t get enough of learning new ways to make one of my favorite foods and still keep it…
Study Examines the Health Effects of Diet and Resistance Training in Middle-Aged Adults
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via News-Medical – A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more…
Sweet Potatoes Increase Vitamin A, Fiber in Bread
South Dakota State University via Newswise – Incorporating sweet potato puree into bread not only adds vitamin A, but also changes the starch composition by increasing the fiber content. Altering the…
New Study: Antiviral Activity Found in Green Tea
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira via News-Medical – Adding to its long list of health benefits, new research finds antiviral activity from green tea. In a new study, one of its ingredients, epigallocatechin gallate…
Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause
Endocrine Society via Newswise – WASHINGTON—Addressing sleep symptoms during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain, according to a small study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. “Our findings suggest…
5 Ways a Healthy Weight Support Immune Function. Achieve Yours
Dr. Don Colbert – If you’re overweight, you can make a significant difference in your immune function, starting today! By working towards a healthy weight, you can improve the health of…
Want to Age Gracefully? Eat Plenty of This Substance to Slow Down the Aging Process
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Most people probably don’t think of anti-aging when they hear the word fiber (although bowel regularity certainly may come to mind). But it turns out that…
The Four Underlying Conditions Most Associated with COVID-19 Hospitalizations, According to New Study
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Throughout this pandemic, it’s been understood by doctors and researchers that people with underlying chronic conditions appear more likely to not only get infected by SARS-CoV-2…
“Hunger Hormone” Ghrelin Affects Monetary Decision Making
Endocrine Society via Newswise – WASHINGTON—Higher levels of the stomach-derived hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, predict a greater preference for smaller immediate monetary rewards over larger delayed financial rewards, a…
Split Pea Soup Recipe
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – Split pea soup: just the name can conjure up images of bland, sad, overcooked soups made by well-meaning grandmothers or, conversely, the witch in…
