Food and Health, Prevention



A Mediterranean eating pattern has not only been found to reduce high blood pressure and the risk for heart disease and diabetes, but also may be linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia...
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular physical activity may aid in prevention of damaged fat cells...
 


For years, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), also known as trans fats, have been allowed to lurk in the American food industry despite health concerns that they raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Luckily, healthier alternatives are in the works. Food manufacturers started working on other oil options when evidence began mounting steadily after ... Trans Fat Gets the Boot
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Your gut is home to millions of strains of bacteria known collectively as “microbiota” or the “gut microbiome.” And just like snowflakes, everyone’s gut microbiota is uniquely different...
 


When it comes to produce, you really can’t go wrong with more veggies.  Rich in fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin C and phytochemicals, vegetables are great, and a high vegetable intake has been associated with lower rates of heart disease and certain cancers. It may also help with “waist control,”...
 

Choose from over 100 different nutrition posters, health posters, and motivational wellness posters, that will make your walls beautiful and educational.
 

With these incredible kits and resources, all you have to do is place your order, then sit back and wait for your materials to arrive.
 


According to a new study, consuming protein before carbs may produce smaller increases in blood sugar than eating carbs before protein...