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10/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

10 Potassium-rich foods you need to include on your grocery list

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that an average person needs around 3,510 mg of the potassium every day, whereas the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) says that 4,700 mg is needed to experience optimum health. Regardless of the number, the typical American only consumes around 2,640 mg of potassium daily. This number […]

10/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are you pre-diabetic? Study finds multivitamins, omega-3s are a “safe, economical, and effective means” of lowering diabetes risk

Contrary to popular belief, being pre-diabetic does not doom you to becoming diabetic. New studies are now proving the powerful effects of diet and lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of all diabetic conditions. Just recently, scientists and nutritionists have found evidence that suggest supplementing with multivitamins and omega-3 fatty acids is strong enough to […]

10/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Folic acid supplements during pregnancy found to impart huge psychological benefits to children

Hey, mommies: Don’t stop taking your folic acid. The synthetic form of vitamin B9, otherwise known as folate, is typically recommended a month before conceiving and three months into the pregnancy. This is to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in the child such as spina bifida and anencephaly. However, a team from Ulster University saw […]

09/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Zinc deficiency: The top signs and symptoms explained

It is estimated that 17.3 percent of the global population suffer from a zinc deficiency. That may not seem like a large number until one considers the caution that comes with this conclusion: Health professionals themselves do not fully know the extent of the problem. Zinc deficiency studies have largely been based on the prevalence […]

09/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Supplementing with omega-3s while pregnant reduces your child’s risk of inflammatory-related diseases

Once that strip turns blue, your life changes forever. Women who find out that they are pregnant are all at once happy, surprised, shocked, and fearful. The need to raise a healthy child becomes the main focus of any expecting mom. But where do you begin? Supplementing with omega-3s is a good start. A study […]

09/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in pregnant women

Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been found to reduce the incidence of inflammatory-related diseases in children up to 12 years of age. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, concludes that pregnant women may help their unborn children lead better, healthier lives once they are born by simply increasing their intake of […]

09/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Learn from the best: Sports nutrition practices that can give you your BEST health

Athletes need to be in top physical condition in order to excel in their chosen field. Being fit and strong gives them a competitive advantage and decreases the likelihood of injury as well. This need to improve athletic performance gave birth to a specialized field of study in medicine called sports nutrition. Here, nutritionists work […]

08/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Survive colon cancer by eating more Omega-3s, says new study

An observational study has concluded that increasing your intake of omega-3s found in oily fish can reduce your risk of dying from colon cancer by 70 percent. These findings, published in the medical journal Gut, suggest that colon cancer and other related conditions can be managed with proper diet, among other things. Dr. Jules Garbus, a […]

08/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

No sex drive? Tired all the time? Bad breath? You may have a vitamin deficiency

“Not now, honey. I’ve got a headache.” If this isn’t an excuse anymore — if you really do have a headache and feeling less than amorous lately, you could have a vitamin deficiency. How about that halitosis? Do plants turn brown when you talk to them? Look at your nails. See any white spots on them? […]

07/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Cancer’s worst enemy: Curcumin powerfully influences cell metabolic activity in cancer tumors

Curcumin influences cell metabolic activity vitality in various cancer phenotypes. The nutrient, which is abundant in turmeric, was observed to have remarkable abilities in modulating the regression of carcinoma in the thyroid gland. This new research, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows the potential of curcumin as a safe and natural treatment option […]

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