By Gina Shaw WebMD Feature Reviewed by David T. Derrer, MD The next time you go food shopping, put these items in your cart. They’re great sources of fiber, which can cut your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, is … Continue reading
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Extra fiber tied to lower risk of stroke
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK Fri Apr 19, 2013 (Reuters Health) – People who get more fiber in their diet are less likely to have a stroke than those who skimp on the nutrient, according to a new review … Continue reading
High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer
FRIDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) — Eating a high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, especially if the fiber is from cereal and whole grains, according to a new review. British and Dutch researchers analyzed 25 studies that … Continue reading
Raw or Cooked? How Best to Eat 11 Fruits and Vegetables
Find out which foods you should eat raw or cooked to maximize antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of nutrients and antioxidants like carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols that help prevent health issues like cancer and cardiovascular disease and can … Continue reading
The Fruit That Boosts Weight Loss And Reduces Fat Absorption
A weight loss fruit that makes you feel full, improves your gut health, and reduces absorption of fats. Having an avocado every day as part of your diet will increase healthy gut bacteria and reduce the absorption of fat. The … Continue reading
Which Bread Is Best For You — Whole-Grain, Multigrain or Whole Wheat?
Hint: Check the label first and foremost Gone are the days of eating white bread. Many people are aware that whole-grain has more nutritional heft than white, fluffy, overly milled breads, but it’s not always easy to pick a good … Continue reading
What The Western Diet Does To The Immune System
Diets rich in two nutrients harm immune cells in the gut, putting people at high risk of intestinal infections. A diet rich in fat and sugar damages particular immune cells named Paneth cells that produce antimicrobial molecules keeping inflammation and … Continue reading
One Portion Of These Foods Boosts Mental Health
People who eat more fruit and vegetables have better mental health, research finds. Indeed, the more fruit and vegetables people eat, the better their state of mind. Eating just one extra portion of fruit and vegetables per day is enough … Continue reading
25 Habits That Help You Take Charge of Your Health
When you’re healthy, you feel good about yourself as it puts a bounce in your step. Now is the time to take control of your life and your health by changing a few of your bad habits into positive ones. … Continue reading
How To Create A Morning Routine That Reduces Anxiety And Stress
The self-care rituals you practice in the morningcan improve your mental health for the rest of the day. As a person who’s dealt with anxiety since I was a kid, I find that I’m often most anxious first thing in … Continue reading
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