Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.
- Access sugar in processed foods decrease good cholesterol HDL and increase triglycerides which can be a lethal combination
"We believe that a healthier future for all people and our planet means a more successful future for PepsiCo," said Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo CEO.
- Pepsi said it plans a reduction of 25% the average sodium per serving in major global food brands in key markets by 2015.
- reduce the average saturated fat per serving by 15% by 2020.
- reduce the average sugar per serving in key global beverage brands by 25% by 2020.
With all the different options on grocery store shelves, it can be hard to know which milk is the best for you and your family. TODAY nutritionist joy Bauer has helpful tips for sorting out the differences between skim, soy and other choices facing moms.
- with the exception for kids, people should stick to skim or 1% milk.
Our bodies absorbs toxins from our environment, the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe and when this builds up we get toxic overload.
Sometimes the food you eat can make your medicines too strong or not strong enough.
- food can delay, enhance, or increase absorption of a drug in someone's system.
- grape fruit can boost the absorption of medication and liquorishcan interact with blood pressure medication.
Pineapple and Papaya Good for: Muscle recovery?
Both of these tropical fruits are loaded with bromelain and papain, enzymes that not only help break down proteins for digestion but also have anti-inflammatory properties to speed up your post-workout recovery.
It's true: Spinach is muscle fuel.
But not because it instantly turns you lean and sexy. Researchers from Rutgers University found that a compound in the leafy green increases protein synthesis by 120 percent, helping your muscle tissue to repair itself faster after you work out. The problem, however, is that you'd have to eat Popeye-sized quantities to experiences dramatic results (we're talking almost 2 pounds of the iron-packed veggies a day).
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- The U.S. obesity epidemic
Research shows the therapeutic benefit of using supplements in treating mild to moderate depression, insomnia, and cognitive impairment. We strongly recommend that when purchasing a supplement, you consult your healthcare practitioner to determine what dosage would be most effective for you.
To make it easier for you to start or stay on track with your brain healthy eating program, I have created a printable shopping list with nearly 200 of my favorite brain healthy foods.
An extensive list of food items that are brain healthy.
The top 24 healthy foods list mix including lean protein, beans, nuts, dairy products, complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and fats.
Foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants help your body and brain stay young. Several studies have found that eating foods rich in antioxidants, which include many fruits and vegetables, significantly reduces the risk of developing cognitive impairment.
A list of food that contain antioxidants and their ORAC score.
Diana Gonzalez and a registered dietician weigh in on Health magazine's Top 10 list of "super foods" for women.
Did you know that eating cherries may cure jet lag? Or, that a papaya may help get rid of a bruise? Blogger Leslie Goldman walks through remedies you may have in your fridge.
A video on the poisons accumulating in our food and bodies, and how they affect us from MSNBC
Dr. Mehmet Oz stops by to talk about the safety of our food supply.
It's no secret that the unhealthy American diet is contributing to an epidemic of obesity. But there's another hidden epidemic that our fatty diets are at the root of: A national sex crisis.