Household production of fruit and vegetables, in allotments and gardens, could be a sustainable way to both secure and promote more healthful nutrition while reducing waste, according to recent research published in Plants, People, Planet, from the University of Sheffield called u201cThe contribution of household fruit and vegetable growing to fruit and vegetable self-sufficiency and consumptionu201d.
Americans are not eating as much fruits and vegetables as they should be according to a random double opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans conducted by OnePoll on behalf of plant-based milk brand West Life Soymilk, results show that while 69% of the respondents love apples, 64% like oranges and 63% enjoy bananas, 43% admitted to not consuming fruit on a daily basis.
Many studies have linked ultra-processed foods which include hot dogs, fruit-flavored drinks and industrially processed packaged snacks to a variety of health issues ranging from certain cancers to weight gain. This has many Americans asking if there is so much evidence where are all of the food policies to help people avoid these foods?
A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found that there are only a small number of U.S. policies that consider ultra-processed foods and that America is behind other countries that have taken measures to inform their residents such as Israel, Belgium, and Brazil.
Maintaining a strong immune system is essential for well-being in today's fast-paced world. Good nutrition is vital in bolstering our body's natural defense mechanisms. By incorporating specific dietary habits, you can support your body to ward off illnesses and stay healthy. This article will explore ten effective tips on how to build a stronger immune system with nutrition. So let's dive in and discover some superfoods to consider for supercharging your body's defenses!
If you want to improve your health, superfoods may fascinate you. Nutritionists associate these foods with exceptional qualities like aiding weight loss or healing illnesses. Also, superfoods are nutrient-rich, prevent diseases, boost longevity, and offer multiple health benefits beyond their nutritional value.
Remember that maintaining a healthy lifestyle involves consuming a nourishing diet abundant in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Scientific research indicates that nutrient-dense foods make you feel great and lower the risk of certain chronic health conditions while offering many health benefits.
u201cOveractive bladder is common. It affects up to 33 million adults in the U.S., including as many as 30% of men and 40% of women,u201d according to the Cleveland Clinic.u00a0 This is such a high statistic for a problem that not many people want to talk about.u00a0
But the reality is that many people are affected by constantly feeling like they need to go to the bathroom. Traveling and trips can be stressful and extremely difficult to deal with when you have an overactive bladder. But having the right nutrition can ease symptoms.u00a0
Having good blood circulation in your legs is key for so many reasons. Whether you are someone who exercises a lot and is looking for better recovery through good blood flow or you are someone who is at risk for blood clots. In both scenarios having good blood flow is equally important.u00a0
The health benefits of brown rice are well-known and widely advertised. But what exactly confers these excellent properties has been subject to speculation until now. Researchers from Okayama University have recently identified cycloartenyl ferulate (CAF) as the main antioxidant and cytoprotective constituent of brown rice. CAF can protect cells from stress directly through antioxidant effects and indirectly by boosting the production of antioxidants within cells.
In life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and unhappiness. And yet, becoming and staying motivated is often the hardest step, a problem that has prompted much research.
A very small part of that research has looked into the question of metabolism. "Do differences in metabolites in the brain affect our capacity for motivation?" asks Professor Carmen Sandi at EPFL's School of Life Sciences. "If that is the case, could nutritional interventions that can affect metabolite levels be an effective vehicle to improve motivated performance?"
Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In particular, iron deficiency signals danger to immune cells and leads to a more pronounced, exaggerated immune response. For the first time, scientists at the Messerli Research Institute of MedUni Vienna, Vetmeduni Vienna and the University of Vienna conducted a placebo-controlled trial and showed that targeted dietary measures can reduce the symptom burden in allergic reactions. The researchers are therefore treading a completely new path in the care of allergy sufferers. The study was recently published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
