The old adage goes - “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. Indeed, apples are extremely nutritious fruits, and should form a part of a health promoting diet.
And recent research has validated this saying, showing the beneficial effects of eating apples against heart disease and other health conditions. Read more in the following article. (more…)
Every day, as we go about our daily lives, there are probably hundreds of studies taking place on the subject of cancer and diet alone. What foods have anti-cancer effects? What foods protect against the disease? And what foods cause cancer? (more…)
Although some experts may disagree, there is a fair bit of evidence available on the health benefits of vegetarian or vegan diets. In any case, it is impossible to disagree with the body of proof which indicates the positive effects of whole fruits and vegetables on health.
One big problem in modern day diets is too much meat and animal food products. Another is the lack of fresh whole fruits and vegetables. Addressing this imbalance will go a long way not just in preventing diabetes, but also in promoting overall good health and vitality. (more…)
Are you wondering how to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
This condition tends to hit older or elderly persons. But it is not an eventuality, and we can do our part to keep this ailment away. Having active, happy and fulfilling latter years is possible, and the following article highlights a few tips from some recent studies. (more…)
Almost every day or every other day, there is news on studies which link certain foods or environmental factors with cancer.
The great news is, more often than not, anything which prevents or fights cancer also promotes good health and vitality in other ways. On the flip side, whatever causes cancer would usually also be linked to other degenerative diseases. (more…)
Intuitively speaking, it is hard to imagine fruits and vegetables having a role to play in bone and joint health. Yet, they do. Nutrition, after all, has a critical role to play in every aspect of human health, even emotional and mental ones.
The following article gives us some interesting insights into the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, specifically on how their influence on the acid-alkaline balance in the body contributes to bone health. (more…)