Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 30, 2009
This article is taken from Science Daily, and explains the findings of a new study that have associated drinking very hot tea with an increase in the risk of oesophagus c ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 30, 2009
Peas are packed with all kinds of health-beneficial nutrients, and new research has shown that proteins from the garden pea are associated with relieving symptoms of chro ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 30, 2009
Freshly-grown produce is superior both in flavor and nutrients. A superfood must have one or more essential vitamins and minerals and/or be a rich source of 'phytochemica ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Saturday, March 28, 2009
Hormonal imbalances affect both men and women and can be a common reason for depression and mood swings. This is because hormones act as chemical communicators that tell ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, March 27, 2009
The sweet potato is a naturally sweet vegetable that is packed with nutrients and health benefits.
The sweet potato is not actually a potato or a yam; it belongs to th ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, March 27, 2009
New research has found as association between adequate exposure to sunshine during pregnancy, and its beneficial effects on children later in life. Researchers have found ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Yoghurt that has probiotic cultures added to it is associated with many health benefits including aiding digestion by helping the gut work properly, banishing bad breath, ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Migraines are very painful headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and changes in vision, and can become worse with exposure to light. This article is taken ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Avocados are a super food packed with essential nutrients; they are easy to digest and are rich in natural antibiotic and antifungal chemicals. Avocados contain monounsta ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A new study has been published showing the ill effects of eating a lot of red meat and processed meat:
Rashmi Sinha R, Cross AJ, Graubard BI et al, [b]Meat Intake and ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 23, 2009
Mushrooms have long been used in cooking and for medicinal benefits, and modern research has now proven health benefits such as their cancer-fighting properties, and immu ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 23, 2009
A recent study has shown that levels of the beneficial, cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane in broccoli are reduced by 90 percent when the vegetable is cooked.
The r ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, March 23, 2009
Carob is a natural food that has a slightly sweet taste resembling chocolate, but unlike chocolate it contains no stimulants and has been found to improve nutrition and d ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tabouli is a fresh, delicious Middle-Eastern salad. This variation uses cooked quinoa instead of bulgur, which is a nutritious seed high in protein.
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Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, March 20, 2009
Quinoa is a versatile, amino-acid packed food that is highly nutritious and has many health benefits.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is often though of as a grain, but i ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, March 19, 2009
Inflammation refers to the immune response triggered within the body in response to a variety of conditions. Factors that determine the levels of inflammatory processes i ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, March 19, 2009
A high intake of trans fats is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, according to research published in the[i] American Journal of Epidemiology[/i].
Resea ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
A study has found that decreasing the salt in our diet, even by a small amount, could result in fewer deaths from heart disease and other illnesses.
The research was p ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bananas are an excellent natural fast food, providing 'moderate-releasing' sugars that give an instant, sustained energy boost, without the side effects of a junk food bi ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Flax seeds and flaxseed oil are well-known for their many nutritional benefits and are frequently mentioned as a wonder-food. But what are they, and why are they so benef ...