Food for the Eyes
We all know that when a meal looks appealing, we enjoy it that much more. What we probably don’t think about very much, though, is how important what we …
Category: PREVENTION
Too Much Salt or Not Enough Potassium?
Sodium and potassium are both electrolytes that your body needs, with potassium working to maintain normal fluid levels inside the cells, and sodium the normal fluid levels outside the …
Have a Cup of Coffee!
One of the latest studies on the benefits of drinking coffee comes from the Baylor College of Medicine and is focused on its effect on the gut microbiome. They …
Yogurt + Fiber – An Excellent Combination for Lower Lung Cancer Risk
A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that a diet high in yogurt and fiber results in a 33% reduction of lung cancer risk. The study …
Foods that Lower your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is in every cell in your body and is needed to make essential molecules like hormones, fat-soluble vitamins and bile acids that …
Vitamin C – Why You Need It
With cold and flu season around the corner, it’s important to strengthen your immune system and build up your resistance. One of the most well-known ways to do this …
Whether Diet or Regular, Soft Drinks Liked to Early Death
After studying almost half a million people over 16 years, the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that those who drank two or more glasses of soda per …
Omega-3 vs Omega-6 – Why It Matters
Your first reaction to a discussion about these fatty acids might be “boring”, or “TMI, I don’t need all these details”. What you need to understand, though, is that …
Another Reason to Drink Water instead of Sugary Drinks
A recent study conducted in France and published in the medical journal BMJ has found that consuming sugary drinks every day is associated with an increased risk of cancer. This …
Eat Better and Cut your Cancer Risk
A study published on May 22, 2019 in the JNCI Cancer Spectrum provided an even clearer picture of how diet affects cancer risk. Over 80,000 new adult cancer cases in …