Gut We all know that eating leafy green vegetables is good for our health in many ways, but if you needed more motivation, researchers have some for you. A study published today in the journal Nature Chemical Biology says that a special type of sulfur-containing sugar called sulfoquinovose (SQ for short) is able to help the body colonize […]
Health Benefits of Black Cumin
A little black seed not actually related to the familiar spicy cumin used in curries. Black cumin, or Nigella sativa, comes from a flowering plant that belongs to a different family of plants than the well-known savory spice of a similar name. The black cumin seed and its extracted oils and compounds contain high amounts […]
Study: Low Fat vs Low Carb?
Low Fat vs Low Carb A study published in August by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (part of the National Institutes of Health) in the journal Cell Metabolism states that when low fat vs low carb diets were compared, a low fat diet led to faster body fat loss by 68 percent. Carb […]
Top Vegetables for Vitamin A
If you’re looking for Vitamin A, cod liver oil is the top food source hands down. (Other exotic livers like moose liver and seal liver are also high in vitamin A–who knew!) But, if you’re vegan or don’t like the taste or cost of cod liver oil, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious ways […]
Study: Vinegar May Help Ulcerative Colitis
A study published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry says that vinegar may be able to help fight ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers found that vinegar suppressed inflammation-inducing proteins while improving the gut’s bacterial makeup in mice. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition in which the large intestine’s lining becomes inflamed, leading to ulcers, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other […]
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