A study found a link between eating one to three eggs per week and a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Natalia Mishina
A new Greek study asserts that eating one to three eggs a week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by more than half. The study described the 10-year cardiovascular effects of self-reported egg consumption.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told executives from top food companies that he wants artificial dyes out of the nation’s food supply before he leaves office, according to a food company trade association email.
Kennedy, head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on March 10 met with executives from PepsiCo, Tyson Foods, and other companies that sell food and food products. Writing on social media platform X, he said the discussion covered food safety, stating, “We will strengthen consumer trust by getting toxins out of our food.”
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Researchers have discovered that a daily dose of vinegar could improve symptoms of depression, pointing to the possibility that future treatments might come with a few spoonfuls of sour.
A team led by Arizona State University not only tested the effects of regular vinegar consumption but also looked at metabolic activity – the chemical processes that convert food into energy and other biological materials – to look for reasons for the benefits seen with vinegar.
A significant 86 percent boost in the levels of nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) was noticed across the study participants who took liquid vinegar each day. The nutrient has previously been linked to anti-inflammatory effects. Continue reading
I have believed for a long time that the American Medical Complex and the Consumer Food and Beverage Industrial Complex have little interest in the prevention of disease. It makes far better business sense to let the population eat, drink and smoke to their heart’s content and then offer seemingly high tech and expensive methods for cleaning up the aftermath. In the United States, the food industry alone generates 500 billion dollars in sales: Bacon, eggs, milk, fast food franchises, soft drinks, fried food, dead food, overcooked food, sweets, treats and canned goods.
We have gotten away from simple diets and become human garbage disposals. Sixty percent of the American public is overweight. Clearly the large food conglomerates are successfully marketing to an oblivious public. After feeding your body with dead and processed foods for 20, 30, 40 or more years, things begin to run less perfectly. We have overlooked the processing energy required to digest bacon and eggs each morning, that steak in the evening and the cocktails in between. The result is the current health crisis where one in three will have cancer in their lifetimes — not to mention heart disease. ~ Greg Stirling, Vancouver, British Columbia
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How Healthy Is It To Eat Bananas Every Day?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away… but what about bananas?
Whether you’re adding them to your morning cereal or grabbing one to fuel up for a workout, many people regularly incorporate them into their diets on a daily basis. But some people also avoid them. So is it safe to eat them every day? Lauren Manaker, registered dietician nutritionist, filled us in everything we need to know about eating bananas.
First, let’s get to the nutrition. One medium banana, according to the USDA, has about 105 calories, 27 carbs, 14 grams of sugar, 5 grams fiber, and 422 mg of potassium. It’s also a good source of other nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, and electrolytes, including magnesium, sodium, and of course, potassium… (Continue to full article)
The Best Foods You Can Eat For A Healthy Liver
The liver is a large organ that comprises about 2% of the average adult’s body weight. Your liver is constantly working to keep you healthy by performing an array of vital functions, such as filtering harmful substances in your blood, breaking down toxins, and supporting metabolism, immune function, digestion, and more.1
Following a nutritious diet rich in foods known to support and protect the liver can help prevent common liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and promote optimal liver function.2
Here are 10 of the best foods for liver health, and other tips for preventing liver disease… (Continue to full article)
9 Superfoods With Physical and Mental Health Benefits to Incorporate in Your Diet
Superfoods such as berries, salmon and dark chocolate can boost brain health and protect the heart
If you plan to improve your physical and mental health in 2024, incorporating superfoods into a balanced diet may be advantageous. Superfoods such as berries, salmon and dark chocolate can boost brain health and protect the heart.
Let’s take a look at nine superfoods worth adding to your diet… (Continue to full article)
18 Foods to Avoid to Reduce Cancer Risk
A lot of research has been done to determine if there are links between cancer risk and certain foods. When isolated in a lab, some food components and chemicals have been shown to increase cancer risk, but these results are difficult to recreate in human populations, making the connection difficult, if not impossible, to prove.
According to the National Cancer Institute, comparing diets between people with and without cancer can show that they differ in their intake of certain things, but the results only indicate that these differences are associated with increased cancer risk, not that they are responsible for it. In other words, people with and without cancer may differ in the things they eat and drink, but they can vary in many other ways, too, which can also contribute to their condition.
Some research has determined that the following foods and chemicals may be associated with an increased cancer risk. However, it is crucial to remember that many factors can contribute to this disease and that avoiding these foods does not guarantee a lower risk of cancer… (Continue to full article)
The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food
By the time you open a container of yogurt, the food has taken a long journey to reach your spoon. You may have some idea of that journey: From cow to processing to packaging to store shelves. But at each step, there is a chance for a little something extra to sneak in, a stowaway of sorts that shouldn’t be there.
That unexpected ingredient is something called a plasticizer: a chemical used to make plastic more flexible and durable. Today, plasticizers—the most common of which are called phthalates—show up inside almost all of us, right along with other chemicals found in plastic, including bisphenols such as BPA. These have been linked to a long list of health concerns, even at very low levels
CR tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for bisphenols and phthalates, which can be harmful to your health. Here’s what we found—and how to stay safer.. (Continue to full article)
Broccoli’s Anti-Cancer Compound Could Have a Whole Other Health Benefit
A chemical found naturally in broccoli could one day prevent and treat the blood clots that can lead to strokes – currently the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Platelets play a critical role in plugging up wounds to stop bleeding, but under specific circumstances can also form dangerous clots that block the flow of blood altogether. In life-critical tissues such as the brain and heart, every moment of lost oxygen risks irreparable damage.
A chemical commonly found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and broccoli sprouts stood out for its potential as an anticlotting agent. Called sulforaphane (SFN), the compound has already received attention in the past for its potential in preventing cancer and lowering cholesterol… (Continue to full article)
Billions Aren’t Eating Enough of 7 Critical Nutrients
Here’s how to get them in your diet!
Nutrients such as iron and calcium are critical for blood and bone health, respectively. But more than half the global population isn’t eating enough of these and five other nutrients also crucial for human health, according to a new study.
More than 5 billion people don’t consume enough iodine, vitamin E or calcium, found the study published August 29 in the journal The Lancet Global Health. And more than 4 billion people have insufficient intake of iron, riboflavin, folate and vitamin C… (Continue to full article)
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet because it helps keep us regular and feeling full. It has a number of other health benefits for the body, from the gut to the heart. But most Americans don’t eat nearly enough of it.
Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods — fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains — that the body can’t break down or digest.
There are two types: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and bodily fluids, forming a gel-like substance as it passes through the body, which slows down digestion. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve and instead absorbs fluids and other materials, which increases stool bulk. Together, these types of fiber help the body remove waste, maintain bowel health, aid with digestion, and manage blood sugar levels.
“Fiber is such a nutrition superstar … it benefits our health in so many ways,” Frances Largeman-Roth, registered dietitian nutritionist author of Everyday Snack Tray. Continue reading
Fruits and vegetables should make up a large portion of the food you eat every day, per recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but the vast majority of us fail to meet this goal. In fact, according to 2019 data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 12% U.S. adults ate the advised 1 and a half to 2 cups of fruit daily.
Many of the 2019 survey respondents said they didn’t eat that much fruit because they think it’s too expensive or didn’t have access to it. After all, most of us know that eating fruit can boost your health. For example, the fiber in most fruits strengthens your gut, and they have micronutrients, such as antioxidants, which can reduce your risk of future diseases, like cancer, cardiovascular disease and even depression. Continue reading
Researchers have identified five key plant-based foods that can help lower your risk of chronic disease and increase your lifespan. Westend61/Getty Images
Healthy you, healthy planet? Research suggests the two may be closely linked.
In a new study, presented in July at NUTRITION 2023, the flagship annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston, researchers used a tool they created called the Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) to review foods and their impacts on human and environmental health.
The results show that individuals consuming a more environmentally sustainable diet were 25% less likely to die within a 30-year follow-up period than those following a less sustainable diet. Continue reading
A plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and death, according to a large-scale review published Wednesday.
The Research, which appears in the journal PLOS ONE, analyzed the results of nearly 50 studies published from 2000 to 2023.
The studies examined the health effects of either vegetarian diets or vegan regimens, which restrict any food derived from animals, including dairy. Continue reading
There has been an increase in awareness among Americans regarding their food choices. Consumers are now more committed to avoiding ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and artificial additives. There are growing concerns about using toxic pesticides to cultivate fruits and vegetables.
That’s why many people were upset to learn that additional chemicals may be in the produce they buy from grocery stores. Continue reading
The study by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) found that rice, wheat, leafy green vegetables, baby foods and dark chocolates with high heavy metal concentrations are connected to the thousands of cancer cases each year. Foods contaminated with metals such as lead and cadmium were linked to cases of bladder and lung cancer.
Meanwhile, arsenic was linked to 7,000 cases of skin cancer. Continue reading
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases were diagnosed before the end of 2019. Of that number, approximately 606,880 Americans, nearly 1,662 each day, died.
After heart disease, cancer is still the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. and is attributed to every 1 in 4 deaths. On a larger scale, the World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 6 deaths worldwide is due to cancer and that one-third of those deaths are from behavioral and dietary risks. By 2030, the number of new cancer cases is expected to increase by 40% for high-income countries, and twice that rate at 80% in low-income countries. Continue reading