Heart disease is a top killer. But four out of five cases of heart disease don’t have to happen and you can take control of your heart health.Cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic have come up with a program they call the “Eat 5, Move 10, Sleep 8” program. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Preferably 9 to 13. These foods contain important phytonutrients that protect the heart. Plus, by eating these
Saw palmetto has many benefits for managing an aging prostate. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is rich in phytosterols and fatty acids. Another benefit is that this supplement can help block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Studies have found that it improves urinary flow and decreases nighttime urination, which can help improve a man’s quality of life. • In one study involving saw palmetto and prostatitis, a group of prostatitis patients took
Did you know that one of the major contributors to a SLOW metabolism is the overconsumption of whole grains, even foods praised as being “high in fiber” such as: 1. 100% Whole Wheat or Brown Bread 2. Whole Grain Pasta 3. Bran flakes and other Wheat-based “Fiber” Cereals, and… 4. Whole Wheat Tortillas and Wraps Despite having more fiber than their “white” counterparts, these 4 high-fiber foods destroy our blood sugar and give rapid
We often don’t relate the health of our teeth to the health of our body, but the reality is, we build up hundreds of bacteria on our teeth and gums on a daily basis simply by what we eat and drink. By not caring for this regularly, infection can occur, causing your immune system to go to work and attack the infection. Our diet plays a vital role in our overall health, especially our teeth
Daily supplementation with plant-derived carotenoids can reduce the risk of age-associated macular degeneration, and may also have a role in prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, according to James Stringham, PhD, of the Nutritional Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Georgia, Atlanta. Leafy green vegetables like this curly kale are the primary sources of carotenoids essential for retinal health. Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin—three carotenoids that cannot be produced by the human body have, none the less, “a