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11/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Changing to a healthy diet is not just good for you, it also saves a lot of fresh water, according to a new study

As it turns out, eating healthily is good not just for you, but also for the environment. Data from recent research indicates that following a healthy diet can reduce your water footprint and let you save more water. The world is going through a water crisis. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates that more than […]

09/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Lactobacillus strains found in fermented foods are promising probiotic candidates

Researchers show that Lactobacillus strains found in traditional Malaysian fermented foods have promising probiotic properties. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, evaluated different strains of Lactobacillus based on their tolerance to low pH, bile salts, antibiotic susceptibility, and cell surface properties. Thirty Lactobacillus strains were isolated from Malaysian fermented foods, including tempeh, tapai, pickles, and budu. Turbidimetric […]

09/06/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A healthy, organic diet lowers your risk of cancer by a whopping 65%

A lot of people believe that having a healthy organic diet helps lower the risk of certain diseases. A recent study helped prove that claim, establishing that a healthy diet can lower the risk of cancer by as much as 65 percent. For lead author Dr. Ashish Deshmukh of the University of Florida, the findings of the study […]

07/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Visual cues found to help people make better food choices

People who look after their well-being usually choose healthy foods over unhealthy ones, but how do you get other people to do the same? According to a team of investigators from Stony Brook University, the answer isn’t the nutritional profile of food: It’s all down to visual cues. “Improving the diets of less health-conscious individuals […]

04/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Best weight-loss plan for diabetics: A huge breakfast but smaller lunch and dinner

People who are obese, as well as those who have Type 2 diabetes or regularly take insulin, would do well to take a high-energy breakfast to lose weight. Based on the finding, researchers from Israel also suggested scaling back during lunch and dinner to achieve a better effect. The findings were presented at the ENDO […]

09/16/2017 / By Russel Davis

Cut asthma symptoms in half in just two months when you eat right and exercise, study finds

A recent study revealed that a combination of healthy diet and exercise may improve asthma symptoms in just two months. As part of the research, Danish health experts monitored 125 asthma patients who took lifestyle interventions for eight weeks. The findings revealed that patients who underwent exercise classes three times a week and followed a low-glycemic index diet […]

07/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

Italian village where most live to be 100 reveals the secret to a long life

Following a diet low in sugar and high in beneficial fats may be the key to disease prevention and longevity, according to renowned cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra. In order to examine the effects of diet on the body’s overall health, the cardiologist studied residents of Pioppi, a remote village in southern Italy. Pioppi was acknowledged by United Nations […]

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