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A new study provides more evidence that supports eating a healthy diet low in meat and high in plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, to tackle obesity and prevent disease. According to research from the [i]University of Florida[/i], eating more plant-based fo ...
Red cabbage contains 36 different varieties of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that have been linked to cancer protection, according to a study conducted in the U.S. These flavonoids are found in the pigment that gives red cabbage its distinctive color, and can h ...
Scientists have discovered that a natural substance derived from melons is effective at combating stress. The key ingredient is an enzyme called [i]superoxide dismutase[/i], thought to have beneficial antioxidant properties which prevents damage to the body's tissues. ...
The cantaloupe melon is a deliciously sweet fruit with detoxifying and disease-fighting properties. It provides very high levels of the beneficial antioxidant vitamins A and C, as well as other nutrients that support the body's immune and digestive systems. The canta ...
Many research studies have proven that positive thinking and being happy can help you to lower the risk of disease and live longer. Scientific research shows that happiness has real health implications, providing proof that happiness has a physiological effect on co ...
The main component in chili peppers- capsaicin is well known for its healing qualities for diseases like cancer, diabetes, fighting inflammation and pain relief. Research has now found that the topical application of a capsaicin cream during a heart attack is linked ...
The cashew nut is a delicious nut that has a lower fat content than many other nuts and provides an instant and nutritious snack. It helps to replenish the body's mineral supplies whilst burning off fat and protecting the immune system. Cashew nuts are actually the k ...
We are pleased to present a case study sent to us by one of our readers who has documented how he lost 13kg (29lb) in a period of nine weeks. This is from a male, past his mid-30s: [quote]Following is a detailed account of what i did to lose 13kg in 9 weeks: 1. ...
Butter is a natural food with many health benefits, and when eaten in moderation does not cause disease, in fact it contains many beneficial substances that protect the body against disease. The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i] mentioned some o ...
Strawberries are good for the brain, according to news presented at the 2009 Berry Health Symposium, a conference where the latest worldwide research on berries and human health is presented. Several of the latest studies consistently showed that strawberry consumption ...
This hot, peppery leaf is packed with essential disease-fighting nutrients, and is a healthful way to liven up a salad. Rocket, also known as [b]arugula, rucola[/b] or [b]roquette,[/b] is a spicy salad leaf with a distinct "peppery-mustardy" flavor. Like most sa ...
Exercise is a critical component of good health, and is necessary for people of ages. Some of the health benefits of regular exercise include: [ul][li]Lowers the risk of diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes [li]Improves the body's resistance to fight i ...
Whole grains are cereal grains that contain all essential parts of the grain, in contrast to refined grains, like white flour, in which most of these have been removed by processing, which also removes many of their beneficial nutrients. Studies show that eating whole g ...
Glutathione is an amazing powerful antioxidant; is found in all cells of the body and is essential for maximum antioxidant activity from all other antioxidants. It is one of the most important protective molecules in the body, and is used by virtually every cell in the ...
Green tea is well known and extensively researched for its many health benefits. It contains the highest concentration of beneficial phytonutrients of all the teas. The following studies highlight recent findings of some more benefits for this healthful drink. [tit ...
A Mediterranean-style diet, already thought to protect against diseases like cancer, is now also associated with reducing the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study. Researchers found that depression was more than 30% less likely to develop in people who fo ...
Regular exercise can significantly cut a woman's chance of developing breast cancer, a new study shows. Researchers found that post-menopausal women who worked out for an hour a day, or just seven hours a week, could cut their chance of developing the disease by 16 ...
Blackcurrants are tart, uniquely flavored berries that are an exceptionally rich source of vitamin C, containing four times as much as an equivalent weight of oranges. They have also been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas and twice the antioxidants of blueber ...
Alzheimer's is a physical disease affecting the brain and memory and is a common cause of dementia. It is a progressive condition that causes 'plaques' to develop in the structure of the brain, leading to the death of brain cells, nerves, and neurotransmitters (chemical ...
ArchivesArchives • October 2009
Phytochemicals In Plant-based Foods Help Battle Obesity and Disease
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 23, 2009A new study provides more evidence that supports eating a healthy diet low in meat and high in plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, to tackle obesity and prevent disease. According to research from the [i]University of Florida[/i], eating more plant-based fo ...
Red Cabbage Found To Contain 36 Anti-Cancer Properties
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 23, 2009Red cabbage contains 36 different varieties of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that have been linked to cancer protection, according to a study conducted in the U.S. These flavonoids are found in the pigment that gives red cabbage its distinctive color, and can h ...
Melon Compound 'Reduces Stress'
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, October 20, 2009Scientists have discovered that a natural substance derived from melons is effective at combating stress. The key ingredient is an enzyme called [i]superoxide dismutase[/i], thought to have beneficial antioxidant properties which prevents damage to the body's tissues. ...
Cantaloupe Melon: An Excellent Source of Antioxidant Vitamins A and C
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, October 20, 2009The cantaloupe melon is a deliciously sweet fruit with detoxifying and disease-fighting properties. It provides very high levels of the beneficial antioxidant vitamins A and C, as well as other nutrients that support the body's immune and digestive systems. The canta ...
Happiness Boosts Health and Longevity
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 16, 2009Many research studies have proven that positive thinking and being happy can help you to lower the risk of disease and live longer. Scientific research shows that happiness has real health implications, providing proof that happiness has a physiological effect on co ...
Capsaicin in Chili Peppers Is Heart-Protective
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 16, 2009The main component in chili peppers- capsaicin is well known for its healing qualities for diseases like cancer, diabetes, fighting inflammation and pain relief. Research has now found that the topical application of a capsaicin cream during a heart attack is linked ...
Cashew Nuts Are Mineral-Rich and Fat-Burning
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 16, 2009The cashew nut is a delicious nut that has a lower fat content than many other nuts and provides an instant and nutritious snack. It helps to replenish the body's mineral supplies whilst burning off fat and protecting the immune system. Cashew nuts are actually the k ...
Weight-Loss Case Study: Male Loses 13kg (29lb) in Period of Nine (9) Weeks.
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Thursday, October 15, 2009We are pleased to present a case study sent to us by one of our readers who has documented how he lost 13kg (29lb) in a period of nine weeks. This is from a male, past his mid-30s: [quote]Following is a detailed account of what i did to lose 13kg in 9 weeks: 1. ...
Why Butter Is Better
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, October 13, 2009Butter is a natural food with many health benefits, and when eaten in moderation does not cause disease, in fact it contains many beneficial substances that protect the body against disease. The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i] mentioned some o ...
Strawberries Benefit Brain Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, October 12, 2009Strawberries are good for the brain, according to news presented at the 2009 Berry Health Symposium, a conference where the latest worldwide research on berries and human health is presented. Several of the latest studies consistently showed that strawberry consumption ...
Rocket: A Spicy Salad Leaf With Potent Health Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, October 12, 2009This hot, peppery leaf is packed with essential disease-fighting nutrients, and is a healthful way to liven up a salad. Rocket, also known as [b]arugula, rucola[/b] or [b]roquette,[/b] is a spicy salad leaf with a distinct "peppery-mustardy" flavor. Like most sa ...
Tips to Start Exercising
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 09, 2009Exercise is a critical component of good health, and is necessary for people of ages. Some of the health benefits of regular exercise include: [ul][li]Lowers the risk of diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes [li]Improves the body's resistance to fight i ...
Whole Grains Explained
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 09, 2009Whole grains are cereal grains that contain all essential parts of the grain, in contrast to refined grains, like white flour, in which most of these have been removed by processing, which also removes many of their beneficial nutrients. Studies show that eating whole g ...
Glutathione: A Vital and Powerful Antioxidant For Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, October 07, 2009Glutathione is an amazing powerful antioxidant; is found in all cells of the body and is essential for maximum antioxidant activity from all other antioxidants. It is one of the most important protective molecules in the body, and is used by virtually every cell in the ...
More Benefits of Green Tea Found
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, October 07, 2009Green tea is well known and extensively researched for its many health benefits. It contains the highest concentration of beneficial phytonutrients of all the teas. The following studies highlight recent findings of some more benefits for this healthful drink. [tit ...
Mediterranean Diet Associated With Beating Depression
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, October 07, 2009A Mediterranean-style diet, already thought to protect against diseases like cancer, is now also associated with reducing the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study. Researchers found that depression was more than 30% less likely to develop in people who fo ...
Regular Exercise Is Associated With Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 02, 2009Regular exercise can significantly cut a woman's chance of developing breast cancer, a new study shows. Researchers found that post-menopausal women who worked out for an hour a day, or just seven hours a week, could cut their chance of developing the disease by 16 ...
Blackcurrants are an Excellent Source of Vitamin C and Potassium
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 02, 2009Blackcurrants are tart, uniquely flavored berries that are an exceptionally rich source of vitamin C, containing four times as much as an equivalent weight of oranges. They have also been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas and twice the antioxidants of blueber ...
Prevent Alzheimer's With Olive Oil, Turmeric and Sunlight
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, October 01, 2009Alzheimer's is a physical disease affecting the brain and memory and is a common cause of dementia. It is a progressive condition that causes 'plaques' to develop in the structure of the brain, leading to the death of brain cells, nerves, and neurotransmitters (chemical ...
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