News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
09/28/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
More proof that deeply colored vegetables prevent cancer; purple potatoes found to stop tumors and inflammatory disease
The frequent consumption of purple potatoes can decrease the risk of colon cancer, claim the researchers of a compelling new study. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, the researchers came to this conclusion after they gave pigs a high-calorie diet that included purple potatoes. In doing so they found that the levels of a detrimental, pro-inflammatory protein […]
09/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Drinking low-fat or skim milk raises the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers
The more low-fat dairy a person consumes in a day, the greater their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, claim researchers from Harvard University. To be precise: Those who consumed at least three servings of low-fat dairy a day had a 34 percent higher chance of acquiring the disease than those who consumed less than one […]
09/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Women low in vitamin D found to have an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, claims new study
The link between vitamin D deficiency and multiple sclerosis has been strengthened in a new study. According to the findings, published in Neurology, checking vitamin D levels in the blood can help determine and assess the risk of this debilitating neurological disease. As explained by lead study author Dr. Kassandra Munger: “There have only been […]
09/14/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Strawberries found to decrease knee pain in arthritis sufferers
Strawberries are regarded as a healthy fruit with a multitude of health benefits, and a recent study has uncovered another one. Regular strawberry consumption has been found to alleviate the pain levels of knee osteoarthritis. For the purposes of their study, published in Nutrients, the researchers took in 17 obese adult volunteers then divided them […]
08/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Mainstream media food propaganda claims CHIPS are better for you than an avocado
If there’s one nutrient that we need to consume on a daily basis, it’s protein. Not only does protein help us maintain and build up muscle mass, it curbs hunger and makes us less likely to snack in-between meals. Obtaining protein is commonly associated with meat consumption, but eating too much meat can have ill-effects […]
08/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
According to new science, food choice quality matters as much as calories
Though food quantity has long been associated with good health, food quality may in fact play a much bigger role, especially in mid to late adulthood. A long-term, high-quality diet can minimize the chances of developing cardiometabolic conditions later in life. That was the conclusion that researchers came to in a new multi-ethnic cohort study […]
08/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
New study finds that nutrition deficiencies in the womb can affect multiple generations
The effects of poor nutrition are not limited to a single generation. A new study published in The FASEB Journal has suggested that parents who received inadequate nutrition in the womb can impact their own children’s growth. Specifically, mothers who were malnourished in utero can bear smaller babies, while fathers who experienced the same nutritional […]
08/09/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Study reveals that pet cats and dogs account for 30 percent of meat consumption in the U.S.
A new study has shed light on the ecological impact of America’s pet cats and dogs. The meat-eating habits of the 163 million cats and dogs in the United States contribute the equivalent of 64 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent methane and nitrous oxide annually. Moreover, they account for 25 to 30 percent of the […]
07/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
5 Proven health benefits of blueberries
As one of the most popular food product in the country, you’ve undoubtedly come across or even eaten blueberries. These not-quite-tart, not-quite-sweet fruits have been used as a core ingredient in pies, muffins, pancakes, ice cream, and salads. If by some chance you’ve never tried blueberries then you definitely should. Making blueberries a part of […]
07/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Top 5 ways Pink Himalayan Salt is better than table salt
Whether you’re a long-time health aficionado or someone who’s just begun their fitness journey, pink Himalayan salt is a must-have for your kitchen. Also known as Himalayan crystal salt, this pink-hued rock salt is hand-mined from the Khewra Salt Mine, the oldest and largest salt mine in Pakistan. Its pedigree aside, pink Himalayan salt is […]
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