In an age where harmful chemicals are in almost every product we purchase over the counter, it becomes more important that we remove as many toxins from our lives as possible. But how do we do that and counter some of nature’s assaults on our bodies, such as too much sun? Many over-the-counter sunscreens can […]
BELTSVILLE, MD. – Drinking low-calorie cranberry juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. It also reduces the risk associated with circulating triglycerides, high blood glucose, insulin resistance, and high diastolic blood pressure, according to a study out of Beltsville, MD. The study was published in the June edition of The Journal of
A study from the Netherlands has shown that young men in resistance-type training who ate protein before going to sleep increased their muscle protein synthesis rates following exercise. The findings were published in the June edition of The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers assessed the impact of dietary protein supplements on muscle mass and strength that
Acute Dietary Protein Intake Restriction Is Associated with Changes in Myostatin Expression after a Single Bout of Resistance Exercise in Healthy Young Men A study from the Netherlands is showing that skeletal muscle satellite cells are important in myogenic adaptive response during exercise. While the study has not established nutrition’s role in this function, it
OTTAWA, Canada – Many North American adults are not getting daily recommended amounts for magnesium, and people of South Asian ancestry may be at higher risk for increased susceptibility to diabetes because of it. The study was published May 5 by NCBI. Scientists compared magnesium concentrations in South Asian and white Canadians aged 20–79 years
A new study is saying fresh pomegranate juice has antimicrobial activity that might be attributed to high polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity. The findings were published online May 20 in Food & Nutrition Research. Scientists are saying that polyphenols are being studied because of their biological functions. Pomegranate, with its sweet-tart juice-filled seeds, is a
Obesity and diabetes are going hand-in-hand in causing pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, according to a new study. The study looked at pregnant Finnish women who had an increased risk of gestational diabetes because of their weights and history of gestational diabetes mellitus. As part of the study the food records from obese women
The health benefits of honey are numerous and well documented. Many people will recommend its use for a list of problems ranging from sore throats to energy boosters. But natural, raw honey is special. The term “raw” when it comes to honey means the stuff has not been heated, and therefore its health qualities have
Summertime is here and the feeling is lazy – or is your skin smarting from too much time in the sun? Sunburn and summer seem to go together, and the pain can be intense. Damage caused by the sun’s rays can be repaired with natural remedies. Here are seven of them to try if you’re
BATON ROUGE, La. – A better diet includes cooked oatmeal as a regular component and reduces obesity in children under 18, according to a new study. The study was published May 27 in the journal Food & Nutrition Research. The study assessed the association between oatmeal consumption and nutrient intake, diet quality, and weight and
