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Walnuts show ability to protect against Ulcerative colitis
Dietary supplementation with nuts has shown a variety of health benefits. Among the tree nuts, walnuts (Juglans regia) contain the highest levels of the omega-3 fatty acid, namely alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), with the most favorable ratio of omega-3:omega-6 fatty acids (1:4.2) [1]. Walnuts also contain a large number of phytochemicals, including phenolic antioxidants, and high […]
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Powerful Teas That Fight Inflammation
Plants, herbs, and spices have been used medicinally for centuries. They contain powerful plant compounds or phytochemicals that can prevent oxidative damage to your cells and reduce inflammation. Drinking tea made from these plants, herbs, and spices is an easy way to enjoy their benefits. Green tea comes from the same shrub as black tea, […]
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Does Keto Affect Your Gut Health?
By depriving your body of carbs — your primary energy source — you’re forced to start burning fat instead. The keto diet has been shown to benefit cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, weight loss, and brain health (1Trusted Source). Still, you might wonder whether this diet can affect other aspects of your health, including digestion […]
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Crohn’s Disease Remission with a Plant-Based Diet: A Case Report
In November 2014, a 25-year-old-male presented to the Department of Gastroenterology at a secondary care facility after having experienced several months of weight loss, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. He had a past medical history of peri-anal abscess and was on no prescribed or over-the-counter medications. He was a non-smoker. Ileo-colonoscopy demonstrated moderately inflamed mucosa with […]
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Why you should include natural sources of fibre in your diet
Interest in low-carb diets such as the ketogenic diet or Atkins has grown in recent years. However, like bad fats” and “good fats”, carbohydrates can also be segregated into “bad carbs” and “good carbs” depending on their sugar levels and fiber content. One study found a 15-30 percent reduction in deaths from heart disease, stroke, […]
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Is Buttermilk Good for You? Benefits, Risks, and Substitutes
The name buttermilk is somewhat misleading, as it doesn’t really contain butter. Traditional buttermilk is the liquid leftover after whole milk has been churned into butter. This type of buttermilk is rarely found in Western countries today but remains common in parts of Nepal, Pakistan, and India. Buttermilk today consists mostly of water, the milk sugar […]
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Impressive Health Benefits of Hawthorn Berry
Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs belonging to the Crataegusgenus. The genus includes hundreds of species, which are commonly found in Europe, North America, and Asia. Their berries are packed with nutrition and have a tart, tangy taste and mild sweetness, ranging in colour from yellow to deep red or black […]
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Surprising Benefits of Lucuma Powder
Lucuma is the fruit of the Pouteria lucuma tree native to South America. It has a hard, green outer shell and soft, yellow flesh with a dry texture and sweet flavor that’s often likened to a mix of sweet potato and butterscotch (1). It’s most commonly found in powder supplement form and touted for its many potential […]
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What are the health benefits of raw honey?
Honey provides a range of health benefits. Raw honey, which comes straight from the beehive, contains healthful bee pollen, bee propolis, and plenty of antioxidants. Research has not confirmed that raw honey has more health benefits than regular honey, but some people believe that the processing and pasteurization that regular honey undergoes diminishes many of the […]
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Why eating ‘right’ could cause you to stray from your diet
New findings published on the 17th April in the International Journal of Epidemiologysuggest that even the recommended amounts of red and processed meat may be harmful to health. This single large prospective study of half a million people in the UK showed that red and processed meats are carcinogenic to the human colon. Researchers found that consuming […]
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