There are many mixed opinions in nutrition science. Dozens of studies are published every week, but most of them are of a low quality. The studies most commonly promoted by the media are test-tube studies, animal studies or observational studies. These studies have limited value on their own, and their results often completely contradict each…
Try Potassium-Rich Foods to Fight High Blood Pressure
Whenever we work on a dessert recipe for the Healthy Table column, we try to incorporate at least a couple of nutrient benefits. Today’s Banana Split Cake is no exception. Potassium-rich bananas were used to give a basic yellow cake mix a wonderful banana flavor. While the scientific reasons aren’t fully understood, foods rich in…
Peach Compote Overnight Oats
Peach season is in full swing, and oh how I wish it were here to stay forever! The brutally hot months seem a bit more tolerable when biting into the juicy and luscious quintessential summer food. I am blessed to live just a couple of hours away from a town called Fredericksburg, Texas, which is…
Higher Risk of Stroke for Women who Smoke Compared to Men
A new research suggest women smokers are at greater risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke. Most people already know smoking is a dangerous habit, however, a new study suggests that it may even more dangerous for women. Joni Valdemar Lindbohm, from the University of Helsinki in Finland, and his team spent twenty one years…
Foods to Improve Brain Power
Foods high in compounds such as antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health and memory, experts say. From fruit to fish, here are six things that, based on various studies, may perk up your gray matter. Walnuts They even look like little brains, so maybe that’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us what…
8 Awesome Facts That You Never Knew About Coffee
It is nice if you can explain how you like your coffee. Do you add milk? But, how much do you actually know about this delicious drink that is part of your morning routine? Make yourself a nice cup of coffee and read these interesting facts. Coffee Lovers Should Be Grateful to a Herd of…
The Wonders of Basil Leaves
A Diet Fit for Royal Blood This ‘royal’ herb (‘king is the Greek for basil) has a throne of its own. It is crowned with natural compounds that made it stay in the cabinets of medical people for a long time. Besides its being a great culinary ingredient, it is also an efficient almost cure-all…
Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Fight Cancer?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers estimate that 595,690 Americans will die from cancer in 2016. That means about 1,600 deaths per day, on average. Cancer is most commonly treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Many different diet strategies have been studied, but none have…
Miami Steps Up Mosquito Control Efforts After Suspected Zika Cases
In a well-kept neighborhood in Miami with lush gardens, Larry Smart, a county mosquito control inspector, holds a turkey baster up to the light. “If you look closely, you’ll see some moving fast. They’re wriggling around,” he says. “That’s actually mosquito larvae.” Smart uses the turkey baster to sample standing water in hard-to-reach places. Florida…
Kim Kardashian Talks Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss: “I’m Down More Than I Expected”
When Kim Kardashian sets her mind to something, she sees it through. Ahead of hosting duties at Hakkasan nightclub in Las Vegas on Friday evening, the reality star spoke exclusively to E! News on shedding the weight she gained during her pregnancy with second child, Saint West. The 35-year-old previously told us she’s lost 70…
Put That Drink Down! Alcohol Linked to 7 Types of Cancer , Study Says
If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day’s work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Addiction on Thursday, found an association between alcohol consumption and cancers in seven sites of the…
FDA Renews Call to Reduce Salt in Processed Foods
Americans eat way too much salt, and one reason why is that processed and prepared foods have a lot of hidden salt, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. But proposed new guidelines for food manufacturers and restaurants — first announced early in June — may change that. The FDA is asking food makers and…