When it comes to curing disease with food, quackery goes too far. Over the centuries, raw garlic has been touted as a home remedy for everything from chlamydia to the common cold. The Renaissance included cures for the plague Figs soaked in hyssop oil. During the 1918 influenza pandemic, Native Americans Onion wolf or raucous … Read more
When Michael Gove declared that the people of this country had “enough experts,” his political opponents were at odds with him. Looking back, though, I think he might have had a point. Because there is a certain breed of expert that I can’t stand. Nutrition experts. I’m sure they are just trying to help. But … Read more
Let’s be honest: losing weight isn’t an easy walk in the park. It takes hard work, dedication, strong motivation and a game plan that works best for you. Whether you are just starting out on your journey or you are weeks in, there are certain habits that you must avoid at all costs. In fact, … Read more
Go on – splash a drop of milk into your coffee. It can do a lot of good for you. Many assumed black was better — but now scientists say a dash of white matter makes it healthier. 13 We reveal small recipe tweaks that will add benefit to your daily dietCredit: Getty This is … Read more
Choline is an essential nutrient that is produced in the liver. However, our bodies cannot produce enough to meet our daily needs, so it must be supplied through the food we eat, such as eggs. Until recently, choline’s role as part of a balanced diet has been largely ignored. Research has shown that choline plays … Read more
There has been a lot of chatter on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplementation. Many suggest that symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, and low energy are all signs of a magnesium deficiency and that you should take a magnesium supplement. As it turns out, many of … Read more
Leslie Beck, a Toronto-based private dietitian, is Medcan’s Director of Food and Nutrition. Follow her on Twitter @tweet You probably know the benefits of eating enough protein. The required nutrient supports muscle building, immune health and wound healing, to name a few of its vital functions. However, you may not think much when you are … Read more
Marcus Aurelius on Pexels A 10-year study of Chinese adults over the age of 60 showed that a healthy lifestyle, particularly a nutritious diet, is associated with slowing memory decline in the elderly. Published in The BMJ, the major new research shows that the benefits of healthy living are seen even in those who have … Read more
We have been living with pulses for a long time, and they are the most widely used food around the world. With such a wide variety of pulses around, they have a special nutritional importance. The health benefits of pulses have been proven due to their content of protein, fiber, and all the vital vitamins … Read more
This year, you may have one fitness goal in mind: adding flat-stomach daily habits to your routine. trim your waist And getting in shape is a necessary step to take to improve your overall health. to me Johns Hopkins MedicineA large belly is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain types … Read more
