Por Dr. Mercola
Pesquisas recentes sugerem que um terço dos adultos com peso normal pode ser pré-diabético sem saber disso. As crianças também estão ficando mais gordas e menos saudáveis.
Mediterranean diet ‘may help prevent depression’
Eating a Mediterranean diet may help prevent depression, research suggests.
But an expert in metabolic medicine says more rigorous, targeted trials are needed to confirm evidence of the potential link.
The findings, in Molecular Psychiatry, come from a review of 41 studies published within the last eight years.
A plant-based diet of fruit, veg, grains, fish, nuts and olive oil – but not too much meat or dairy – appeared to have benefits in terms of mood.
The Gut-Healing, Anxiety-Alleviating Food That Functional Docs Love
The herbal remedies provided by nature are an amazing aspect of our planet, and slippery elm is no exception. Formally known as Ulmus rubra (or fulva), the inner back of the elm tree has been used in North America for centuries. Its name stems (no pun intented) from the fact that the bark consists of mucilage, which creates a slick substance when mixed with water. Native Americans used it as a healing salve for sores and wounds, as well as for GI issues and flu-like symptoms. Today, slippery elm is used to treat a variety of ailments from healing digestive distress to soothing stres and anxiety to treating symptoms of psoriasis. Studies are even showin the herb has its benefits for women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Aside from the mucilage, slippery elm is also packed with nutrients. It is not only a potent source of antioxidants but also contains a host of minerals, such as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, as well as vitamin C and a family of B vitamins, to name a few.
Stem Cell Transplants Can Heal Damaged Knees
Calorie counts on restaurant menus have customers ordering less
Bye-bye artichoke dip. Heavyweight appetizers and fatty entrees may not get much love when restaurants list calories on their menus.
The Foods That Make You Happy Are The Ones That Are Both Nutritious & Delicious, Study Says
If you’re anything like me, then you’ve probably fallen into the rut of just grabbing whatever’s quick and easy to munch on when you feel hungry, without paying much attention to the nutritional value. But when you’re not eating enough vitamins or getting the nutrients your body needs, new research suggests it can take a serious toll on your mental well-being. See, the foods that make you happy aren’t just the ones that make your mouth water; according to a new study, they’re the ones packed with the good stuff your body really needs, like vitamin D, protein, etc. Of course, there’s room for all of these things in a balanced diet, but it’s worth knowing which foods your body’s truly craving to support your emotional well-being.
Low-carb diets lose their benefits when you go hard on animal products
Eliminating carbs isn’t necessarily a bad thing, you just have to be smart about it.
Carbs are undeniably delicious, but for some people they’re the enemy. Should they be, though? Recent studies suggest that eating a diet very low in carbohydrates might actually harm your health, though the full picture is a bit more complicated.
Cereales de marcas conocidas contienen glifosato, pesticida cancerígeno de Monsanto
Un grupo medioambiental analizó 45 cereales hechos con granos de campos donde se utilizan herbicidas. El glifosato de Monsanto fue hallado en 31 de estos.
¡Cuidado con estos cereales! Estas son las marcas contaminadas con herbicida cancerígeno
La asociación ambientalista Environmental Working Group analizó 45 de los cereales más consumidos en Estados Unidos, en su mayoría hechos con avena, y determinó que 43 de ellos tienen rastros de un herbicida cancerígeno.
O leite dourado
O leite dourado também pode ser feito com mel cru e temperos como gengibre e canela, tornando-o perfeito para ser consumido quente.
