Category: Nutrition (Page 42 of 48)

      Pecans are the “Wonder Nut” for Your Brain

      August 2, 2011 /

      It even looks like a brain!

      Help protect your brain health with antioxidant rich pecans.

      Eating a handful of pecans will also provide you with more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and several B vitamins, Hubrich said. Pecans are naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free.

      Researchers suggest vitamin E – a natural antioxidant found in pecans – may provide a key element to neurological protection shown in the study.

      Antioxidants are nutrients found in foods that help protect against cell damage, and studies have shown, can help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease.

      Pecans are the most antioxidant-rich tree nut and are among the top 15 foods to contain the highest antioxidant capacity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      A Slower Metabolism May Lead to a Longer Life

      July 22, 2011 /

      A slow metabolism may not be the worst thing for your health.

      A fast metabolism may be credited for keeping you slim but it may also be responsible for speeding up the aging process.

      A review published in the Journal of Nutrition evaluated studies on daily energy expenditure, calorie restriction, and variations in metabolism and lifespan. Researchers discovered a strong negative relationship between residual longevity and residual daily energy expenditure. Higher daily energy expenditure in this review was associated with a shorter lifespan. As we metabolize food for energy, metabolic waste is produced that can cause free radical damage to the body. The higher the metabolism, the greater the metabolic waste produced. This scenario can lead to increased oxidative damage, accelerated aging and earlier natural mortality.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Getting Enough Vitamin D Helps Lower Men’s Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

      June 24, 2011 /

      Spending a few moments in the sun may get you a bit more than just a tan.

      By spending no more than 15 minutes in the sun with arms and legs exposed your body will produce over 10,000 IU of necessary vitamin D.

      The sun is the major natural source of vitamin D, since sunlight triggers vitamin D synthesis in the body.

      Food sources are relatively few and include fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, and fortified dairy products and cereals.

      Studies have found that this vital vitamin may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in men.

      After accounting for a range of factors — like age, weight, exercise levels and other diet habits, such as fat intake – Sun’s team found that men who got at least 600 IU of vitamin D from food and supplements had a 16 percent lower risk of heart attack and stroke compared to men who got less than 100 IU of vitamin D per day.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      10 Food Additives to Avoid for Better Health!

      June 22, 2011 /

      Food additives are now a main ingredient of the American diet.

      Additives, which were developed to help preserve food freshness, have become a health hazard to millions.

      Read on for more details.

      These top ten are particularly harmful.

      Artificial Sweeteners
      High Fructose Corn Syrup
      Monosodium Glutamate
      Trans Fat
      Common Food Dyes
      Sodium Sulfate
      Sodium Nitrate/Sodium Nitrate
      BHA and BHT
      Sulphur Dioxide
      Potassium Bromate

      A typical American household spends about 90 percent of their food budget on processed foods, and are in doing so exposed to a plethora of artificial food additives, many of which can cause dire consequences to your health.

      Nutrition, Quality Control

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