Posted by SoundHealth
on Saturday, December 31, 2011
Chia seeds are tiny seeds which are packed with essential fatty acids, protein, fiber and many health-protective antioxidants. In fact, weight for weight, these super-see ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 29, 2011
The sweet potato is not actually a potato, or a yam. It is a nutritionally superior and versatile tuber that has a unique and distinctively sweet flavor. Here are some of ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 29, 2011
People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis are thought to be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Probiotics and prebiotics are increasing becoming popular as a health food, but what are they, what is the difference between them and why should we take them?
Growin ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Eating more cereals and whole grains could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a British Medical Journal study says.
Researchers from Imperial College Lon ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement has potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, November 14, 2011
The cold days of the winter months in particular, see a rise in respiratory tracts infections such as colds and flu. So as winter approaches, it's worth taking steps to b ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, November 14, 2011
This little known, but important nutrient has many important functions in the body. Vitamin K is essential for the production of blood clotting proteins, it helps wounds ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, November 14, 2011
A Dutch study has concluded that that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, is linked to protecting against stroke.
While p ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, October 17, 2011
New research has found that a key cancer-fighting chemical in broccoli and cabbage cannot be easily absorbed in supplement form.
To obtain some important health benef ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, October 13, 2011
These raw food bites make a wonderful snack and a healthy natural alternative to processed chocolate or other refined sugar-filled treats. Not only are they easy to make, ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A study published online in the journal [i]Pediatrics[/i] suggests that consuming omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy helps to protect babies against illness during earl ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Some foods are better than others for providing a superior source of antioxidants and essential nutrients. These "superfoods" are whole foods that pack a lot of punch for ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, October 06, 2011
The sugar fructose is already well known to be highly detrimental to health in large doses and has been linked with contributing to ills including obesity, type-2 diabete ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, October 06, 2011
The super-nutrient vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is a key nutrient in the fight against disease and for better health. In recent years, some scientists h ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, October 06, 2011
The results of a study have found that supplementation with almonds, in contrast to complex carbohydrates, is associated with greater reductions in weight and BMI, waist ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Sugar comes in many forms. [b]Fructose[/b] and [b]glucose[/b] are [i]monosaccharides[/i], known as simple sugars. Glucose is the primary sugar in the blood, and fructose ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, October 03, 2011
Zinc lozenges are associated with shortening the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%, according to research.
The evidence emerged from the combined results o ...