It can be sold as dried leaves or included in bottled beverages and dietary supplements, but no matter green tea comes packaged, its antioxidant load is thought to improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation.
Ever wonder why it can be so difficult to stick to a diet, even when you are constantly aware that lowering your body mass and eating healthy meals can improve your cardiovascular health?
f you’ve been reading the news in the past few years, you may have heard some of the hype concerning berries and red wine, which reportedly contain some of the same healthy compounds commonly found in herbal supplements made with dark-purple fruit peels.
Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries—or who take nutritional supplements—may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It's called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently wrote that resveratrol appears to reduce fat stores in the human body, especially when compared to a molecule found in many meat and dairy products called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
A study conducted at the University of Missouri found that oil distilled from the Sterculia foetida plant appears to block an enzyme in the human body linked to insulin resistance.
Individuals with diabetes who follow a healthy lifestyle may have better cardiovascular health, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This is because healthier eating habits and regular exercise helps diabetics properly maintain their blood glucose levels, which is needed to stave off heart and diabetes-related complications.
Overweight women with a low vitamin D intake may be more susceptible to endometrial cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. A form of cancer that causes damage to the lining of the uterus, endometrial cancer can develop and spread at a faster rate if a female patient is obese or overweight.
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark recently revealed that individuals should maintain a diet that is rich in proteins if they would like to lose weight. The researchers also noted that eating less starch calories can also contribute to weight loss.
Following a diet enriched with vitamin D may be associated with achieving better weight loss results, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Over the course of two years, more than 300 individuals aged 40 to 60 who were considered overweight followed three different diets, which all featured foods that contain high levels of vitamin D. The regimens included a low-fat diet, a low-carbohydrate diet and a Mediterranean-inspired diet.
Physical activity and healthy eating habits may lead to better quality of life among those who are at risk for cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in the journal Archives of International Medicine. During a three-year study, a team of researchers had a total of 71 patients with a family history of heart complications participate in dieting counseling groups and increased their daily physical activity.
Substituting refined grains for whole grains may lower fat tissue and prevent several health complications, according to findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
People who suffer from anorexia may be at a higher risk of developing eye damage, according to a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Not getting enough sleep may prevent optimal weight loss results, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
Incorporating resistance training into one's regular exercise regimen may help combat the development of various metabolic disorders, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension.During the recent trial, researchers had
Tumeric extract use may improve osteoarthritis symptomsIncorporating curcumin-based turmeric extract into one's pain relief regimen may benefit osteoarthritis sufferers, according to a study by the American Botanical Council. Tumeric is a plant
