Nuts and peanuts linked to lower mortality rates
A paper published in the International Journal of Epidemiology confirms a link between peanut and nut intake and lower mortality rates, but finds no protective effect for peanut butter. Men and women who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts per day have a lower risk of dying from several…
Moroccan Carrot & Orange Salad
Food historians tell us salads (generally defined as mixed greens with dressing) were enjoyed by ancient Romans and Greeks. As time progressed, salads became more complicated. Recipes varied according to place and time.Have you ever thought from where Salad got it’s name , The basis for the word salad is ‘sal’,…
Three secrets to healthier eating
“A healthy diet can be as easy as making the healthiest choice the most convenient, attractive, and normal,” explains Brian Wansink, Ph.D Credit: Daniel Miller If you want to know the secrets of healthier eating, think of the kitchen fruit bowl. A fruit bowl makes fruit more convenient, attractive, and…
Eating Whole Grains May Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Eating whole grains such as popcorn, oats and quinoa is linked to increased longevity, and may decrease risk for deaths from cardiovascular disease over a 25-year period, but not cancer deaths, a new study finds. The new research is one of many large studies that tie a diet high in…
Eating eggs reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
Egg consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly widespread throughout the world. Research has shown that lifestyle habits, such as exercise and…
Eating green leafy vegetables keeps mental abilities sharp
Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research. The study also examined the nutrients responsible for the effect, linking vitamin K consumption to slower cognitive decline for the first time. “Losing one’s memory or…
The Mediterranean diet is not only healthier, it also pollutes less
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known. As well as being healthier, a recent article concludes that the menu traditionally eaten in Spain leaves less of a carbon footprint than that of the US or the United Kingdom. The consequences of climate change range from species extinction to…
Detox water for healthy life
For the past few days I am doing an intense reading on ” Detox water ” . Its a new trend going on & has become a part and parcel of healthy lifestyle. Water has always been an important and life-sustaining drink to humans and is essential to the survival for…
Foods That Literally Melt Fat
Add these superfoods to your diet to boost metabolism, lower inflammation, and help your body become a healthier—and slimmer—fat-burning machine. COCONUT OIL (Image source: Flickr/Tom Woodward) According to health guru Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof Diet, fat is the most important macronutrient—as long as you’re eating the right kind….
Why you need olive oil on your salad
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension, suggests a new study led by King’s College London. The findings, published in the journal PNAS, help to explain why some previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet can…