Even though walnuts are a calorie-dense food, new research confirms that daily walnut consumption helps cholesterol levels without leading to weight gain. “Given walnuts are a high-energy food, a prevailing concern has been that their long term consumption might be associated with weight gain,” said Dr. Emilio Ros, director of the Lipid Clinic, Endocrinology & Nutrition Service […]
Whey Protein Breakfast May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
According to new research, a large breakfast of whey protein may help manage type 2 diabetes. “A high-calorie protein breakfast, medium-sized lunch and small dinner is a proven successful strategy for weight loss, improved satiety and reduced glucose spikes throughout the day in people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes,” said lead study author Daniela […]
Study: Coffee May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention says that coffee consumption decreases the risk of colorectal cancer. The study examined over 5,100 men and women who had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer within the past six months, along with an additional 4,000 men and women with no history of colorectal cancer […]
Health Benefits of Avocado
Originally cultivated in Mexico as early as 500 BC and introduced to the states in 1871, the avocado has undergone a geographical journey and explosion of popularity. Avocados have long been a health-food favorite, partly due to their high content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which promote healthy blood lipid profiles and enhance the bioaccessibility […]
Health Benefits of Ginger
It’s no secret that ginger packs a whole lot of health benefits along with a punch of spice. It turns out, that pungent, tongue-tingling taste is produced in part by compounds called gingerols that have widespread healing effects. Ginger “root” is technically a rhizome, and has been used since ancient times to treat a host […]
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