Diet & Nutrition

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The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated “gourd” and member of the Cucurbitaceae plant family. Cucumbers have been studied most in regard to their diuretic effects. This has earned them a reputation as a healing food in both traditional folk medicine and modern medicine. Technically, is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? It’s actually a fruit, although treated…

Some research has suggested that a diet based solely on meat can negatively impact gut health, heart disease risk, and more. There is little data on this way of eating, but historic reports from Arctic and nomadic populations suggest that it may be possible to thrive on an animal-based diet in the long-term. To better understand…

A healthy, well-balanced diet goes a long way to keep your body strong, including your lungs. In general, aim for a variety of foods from each food group to keep your lungs happy. To keep your lungs in tiptop shape, here are some examples of foods to enjoy and avoid or limit — along with not…

Constipation is congestion in your gut—you have too much stool. Fiber increases stool volume. Fiber also causes your microbes to create fermentation, which leads to gas and bloating. Some studies suggest that consuming fiber can even worsen conditions like chronic constipation or SIBO. The biggest mistake people make when dealing with constipation is consuming more…

A one-cup serving of blueberries contains 25% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C and 4 grams of dietary fiber, but only 80 calories. Plus, blueberries are juicy fruits, which means they contain mostly water. That high water content makes them great for weight loss or maintenance because they fill you up quickly without…

First on the list are probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kefir, and fermented vegetables, which can help balance the gut flora and reduce inflammation. Second, we have honey, which has antimicrobial properties and can help kill H. pylori, the bacteria that causes many cases of stomach ulcer. Next, we have green leafy vegetables such as…

According to Japanese Scientific Research, a fully ripe banana with dark patches on yellow skin produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells. The more darker patches it has, the higher its immunity enhancement will be; Hence, the riper the banana the better the anti–cancer quality. Yellow…

Estrogen dominance is a bodily imbalance that occurs when estrogen levels are too high and progesterone levels are too low. This promotes the growth of fibroids, cysts, cervical dysplasia and tumors. And it’s estimated that half of American women over the age of 35 are estrogen dominant. The study, published in Cell Chemical Biology, found that zearalenone, estrogen-like…

Wheatgrass juice powder may also be more beneficial than wheatgrass powder products. Wheatgrass juice powder is more concentrated because it doesn’t contain any fiber. One of the advantages of wheatgrass juice powder over wheatgrass powder is that people can consume it even if they can’t consume fiber. Unlike grain, wheatgrass is gluten-free and is low…