New research shows that a six-month high-fat diet and one night of sleep deprivation could both impair insulin sensitivity in a similar manner. To read more, click here: http://bit.ly/2c7MCVT
New research shows that a six-month high-fat diet and one night of sleep deprivation could both impair insulin sensitivity in a similar manner. To read more, click here: http://bit.ly/2c7MCVT
While eating whole fruits is more beneficial than drinking fruit juices, when it comes to smoothies vs. juices, the answer varies. A homemade smoothie containing nothing but fruit is more beneficial. Plus, smoothies maintain the fiber that is removed by juices. Juice would cause the biggest spike in blood sugar, however if the smoothie is store-bought, it could be packed with calories and sugar, so it’s important to pay attention to these details.
While animal protein foods like meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs are the only reliable natural dietary sources of B12, the ability to absorb it naturally in foods depends on the person. Research has shown that giving B12 to people deficient in the vitamin helped protect many of the areas of the brain damaged by Alzheimer’s disease.
Celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak traveled to the healthiest countries around the world to learn more about what made their meals extra nourishing. To start, in the United States, we eat much bigger portions than people in other countries. While there are many different factors that come into play, the overlapping feature found in healthiest countries around the world is that they walk much more than the average American. Food for thought?
Introduced commercially by Monsanto in 1974, glyphosate is a potent herbicide that is most commonly sold under the brand name Roundup, but is present in over 750 products sold in the United States. Recently, a paper was written discussing the several ways glyphosate may be contributing to the increased frequency of chronic disease that we see in our offices.
Recently, research has shown that a molecule in pomegranates which is generated by gut microflora enables muscle cells to protect themselves against one of the major causes of aging. The fruit contains a precursor molecule that is converted into urolithin A by microbes that are in the intestine, which leads to a lot of urolithin A produced, depending on a few factors that researchers are testing.
Scientists recently working to find new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant superbugs have discovered a possibility in the stems and roots of pineapples. It is crucial to find an alternative treatment for superbugs, because they’re predicted to kill about 10 million people a year by the year 2050. They hope the enzymes found in pineapple can be used as another weapon to fight bacteria, as many antibiotics do not work the way they used to.
Some studies suggest a link between fat and sugar on cognitive function and behavior, and are suggesting that such problems may be linked to alteration of the microbiome. A study was done and team observed that both a high-fat and high-sugar diet, compared to a normal diet caused changes in gut bacteria that appear related to a significant loss of “cognitive flexibility” or the power to adapt and adjust to changing situations.
While it is well known that a diet with adequate fiber assists in keeping people “regular,” eating the right amount of fiber also helps to avoid disease and disability into old age. Increased dietary fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes and has been shown to lower blood pressure. Researchers explored the relationship between carbohydrate nutrition and healthy aging, examining total carbohydrate intake, total fiber intake, glycemic index and sugar intake. Fiber made the greatest difference in “successful aging.”
Taking vitamin D supplements can help to increase muscle strength and reduce the loss of muscle mass in women long after menopause. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted over a nine-month period. Research showed that women receiving supplements exhibited a significant increase in muscle strength compared to those not receiving supplements.