Monthly Archives: August 2014

Probiotics can help you lose weight

Probiotics, “good” bacteria, can help you lose weight and have been shown to increase weight loss after gastric bypass. In both of these studies, probiotics were given in the form of supplements. In the first study people (who had not … Continue reading

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More reason to avoid added sugar

Added sugars have been associated with cavities, obesity, and diabetes; now added to the list is an increased risk from death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers used health survey data to estimate sugar consumption, and higher sugar consumption was associated … Continue reading

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Almonds are good for your heart

Scientists have found that almonds keep blood vessels healthy, reduce high blood pressure and improve blood flow; reducing the risk of heart disease. In the study, participants ate 50 grams, about 54 almonds, a day for a month. At 6 … Continue reading

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You Are What You Eat

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Eat Veggies and Fruits and Live Longer

Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death at any point in time from all causes by 42 percent, reports a new study. Vegetables have a bigger impact, with each serving of … Continue reading

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