When it comes to curing disease with food, quackery goes too far. Over the centuries, raw garlic has been touted as a home remedy for everything from chlamydia to the common cold. The Renaissance included cures for the plague Figs soaked in hyssop oil. During the 1918 influenza pandemic, Native Americans Onion wolf or raucous … Read more
Those of us who have a friend who can eat sugary foods every day and not gain an ounce or a relative who has developed heart disease despite avoiding saturated fats know that one-size-fits-all dietary recommendations don’t reflect how differently we respond to food. But now one of the most comprehensive and ambitious new studies … Read more
Let’s be honest: losing weight isn’t an easy walk in the park. It takes hard work, dedication, strong motivation and a game plan that works best for you. Whether you are just starting out on your journey or you are weeks in, there are certain habits that you must avoid at all costs. In fact, … Read more
The paleo diet has been on and off trend for the past decade. Some celebs swear by it — or at least they’re rumored to eat Paleo, some have called it that Silly heresy. Whether you like the idea of eating like a caveman – caveman? — or no, it seems clear that the meat-heavy … Read more
On Tuesday, the head of the Food and Drug Administration announced an overhaul of the agency food Department of Safety and Nutrition, vowing that the new structure will better protect consumers and the American food supply. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Calif said he would create a new human foods program led by a deputy commissioner … Read more
There has been a lot of chatter on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplementation. Many suggest that symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, and low energy are all signs of a magnesium deficiency and that you should take a magnesium supplement. As it turns out, many of … Read more
Leslie Beck, a Toronto-based private dietitian, is Medcan’s Director of Food and Nutrition. Follow her on Twitter @tweet You probably know the benefits of eating enough protein. The required nutrient supports muscle building, immune health and wound healing, to name a few of its vital functions. However, you may not think much when you are … Read more
Marcus Aurelius on Pexels A 10-year study of Chinese adults over the age of 60 showed that a healthy lifestyle, particularly a nutritious diet, is associated with slowing memory decline in the elderly. Published in The BMJ, the major new research shows that the benefits of healthy living are seen even in those who have … Read more
We have been living with pulses for a long time, and they are the most widely used food around the world. With such a wide variety of pulses around, they have a special nutritional importance. The health benefits of pulses have been proven due to their content of protein, fiber, and all the vital vitamins … Read more
This year, you may have one fitness goal in mind: adding flat-stomach daily habits to your routine. trim your waist And getting in shape is a necessary step to take to improve your overall health. to me Johns Hopkins MedicineA large belly is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain types … Read more
