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EFFECTS OF BEANS ON HEALTH, BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, AND WEIGHT LOSS
Beans are inexpensive nutrient-dense legumes that can reduce cholesterol levels by 20%, lower non-fatal heart attack by 38%, and reduce the risk of death by 8%.
EFFECTS OF BLUEBERRIES ON HEALTH, HEART, BRAIN FUNCTIONS, CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, AND WEIGHT LOSS
Blueberry has low calories yet packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants that can boost brain health, reduce inflammation, and prevent cancer proliferation. As low as 12 mg daily of berry anthocyanins can aid in weight loss and lower type 2 diabetes risks by 23%. Every 15 mg increase in berry anthocyanin intake can reduce the risk of heart diseases by up to 32%.
WATER INTAKE EFFECTS ON WEIGHT REDUCTION, CRAVINGS AND DIABETES IN GLOBESITY BOOTCAMP FOR THE OBESE
The human body is composed of ~75% water, which plays an important role in every bodily function. Hydrated a person is more efficient in body performance ranging from thinking to burning body fat. Water intake aids in weight loss. It suppresses appetite, boosts metabolism, and makes exercise more effective. Drinking more water promotes satiation, as it passes through the system and stretches the stomach, resulting in fullness. Drinking water also stimulates heat production in the body, resulting in a higher rate of metabolism.
EFFECTS OF RED MEAT ON WEIGHT REDUCTION, CRAVINGS AND DIABETES IN GLOBESITY BOOTCAMP FOR THE OBESE
The common definition considers red meat as a meat with a darker color before and after cooking. However, in nutrition, red meat is defined as any meat that has more myoglobin than white meat. Red meat is defined as all meats obtained from mammals (regardless of cut or age) as they have more myoglobin (United States Department of Agriculture). This includes beef, veal, lamb, pork, and also a leg of chicken and turkey (the latter are considered white by common definition). Fish and poultry (excluding legs) are considered white meat.
EFFECTS OF SWEETENERS ON WEIGHT LOSS, CRAVINGS, AND DIABETES
Sugar is made from equal parts of fructose and glucose. Almost all sugars and sweeteners activate the brain reward system, but to different extents. For instance, fructose consumption is accompanied by a higher activity rise in the brain reward system and less satiety inducing. The effect is seen to a relatively less extent in glucose, saccharin, and sucralose.
FOOD CAN CURE LIKE MEDICINE
Food as medicine is tested by deconstructing food to its outcome core components and in the same assay system in drug discovery.
CHEAP FOOD IS MEDICALLY EXPENSIVE
The food we eat plays a central role in our health. The epidemics of our time – obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes – are closely linked with unhealthy eating habits. But eating healthy is also expensive, making it a particular challenge for 12% of US households, who worry about being able to afford enough food each month.
CAGE-FREE VS. FREE-RANGE MEAT & EGGS
Meat utilization has gotten inseparable from being “American,” and numerous individuals don’t consider a feast without some type of creature protein as being “finished.” But, regardless of the omnipresence of meat, eggs, and dairy in the U.S. very few individuals see how animals in the farming business are raised, butchered, and conveyed to their nearby supermarkets.
WHY CHICKEN MEAT IS CHEAPER THAN BREAD?
Have you ever wondered why today’s “valuable” everyday chicken can be cheaper, a pound for a pound, than bread? Cheap chicken has become the “healthier” meat of choice for most buyers, with sales booming and growing by 20% in the UK since 2000. But is it really cheap or healthy?
HOW TO READ FOOD LABELS AND PROTECT YOUR HEALTH
Food manufacturers are not always honest which can hurt your health. How to protect your health with proper reading of the food label?
ALL YOU CAN EAT NUTS: PECANS, ALMONDS, PISTACHIOS, AND WALNUTS
Nuts are nutritious, and although packed with calories, nuts doesn’t caused significant weight gain. The arginine and flavonoids phytonutrients in nuts can enhance weight loss.
EFFECTS OF AVOCADO ON HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, CANCER, INFLAMMATION, AND CHOLESTEROL – 1 OF 3
Avocado can enhance weight reduction, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, help fight cancer, and reduce inflammation.
EFFECTS OF AVOCADO ON HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, CANCER, INFLAMMATION, AND CHOLESTEROL – 2 OF 3
Avocado can enhance weight loss and reduce inflammation as it is a good source of fiber, Vitamin C, and other nutrients.
EFFECTS OF AVOCADO ON HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, CANCER, INFLAMMATION, AND CHOLESTEROL – 3 OF 3
Avocado can aid in weight loss, lower bad cholesterol, promote gut health, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.