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Eating fruit and vegetables this way can help you live longer

In a new study, researchers found that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are...

This vegetable can add important nutrients to your daily diet

In a new study, researchers found that adding mushrooms to a daily diet could increase several micronutrients including shortfall nutrients while having a minimal...

As seasons change, so should diet for breast cancer survivors

Just as the four seasons bring changes in nature, they also impact how our bodies assimilate and metabolize food. Research finds winter brings higher metabolic...

This nutrient in your diet may protect against high blood pressure

One hundred million micro-organisms live within our gut, influencing our metabolism, our immune system, and possibly even our mental health. Prebiotic fiber resists digestion until...

Potatoes are okay for people with type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are often told to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index (GI) foods, because these foods make it...

This vitamin may help fight COVID-19, reduce inflammation

In a new study, researchers found that a small basic compound like vitamin B6 in bananas or fish could be key to a robust...

This diet may help prevent brain aging

In a new study, researchers found a healthy Mediterranean diet may help keep the aging brain sharp. The diet includes olive oil, beans, nuts, fruits,...

Plant-based diets can improve your heart function, brain health

In a new study, researchers found that people could improve their heart health and brain function by changing their diet. They found that by eating...

This food may worsen inflammatory bowel diseases

In a recent study published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers found that consumption of fructose (i.e. fruit sugar) may worsen intestinal inflammation...

This nutrient may lower early death risk in older women

In a new study, researchers found that older women who ate high levels of plant protein had lower risks of premature death, heart disease...