Tag: Healthy

Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami—or savory taste—can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices, especially in women at risk of obesity. Umami is a Japanese word to express a delicious, savory meal, and it represents one of the five basic tastes, together with

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals’ risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. The systematic review included the analysis of 18 high-quality studies. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked with a decreased risk of

Imagine a pathogen that infects completely healthy people and can cause blindness in one day and flesh-eating infections, brain abscesses and death in just a few days. Now imagine that this pathogen is also resistant to all antibiotics. This is the nightmare scenario that obsesses Thomas A. Russo, MD, professor of medicine in the Jacobs

Children of mothers who follow a healthy lifestyle have a substantially lower risk of developing obesity than children of mothers who don’t make healthy lifestyle choices, finds a study published in The BMJ. The findings show that risk was lowest among children whose mothers maintained a healthy weight, exercised regularly, did not smoke, ate a

The link between our gut bacteria and immune system is complex and crucial to our health. Recent studies have started to reveal parts of this link, but a lot remains undiscovered. For instance, certain good bacteria were found to regulate our body’s — and brain’s — response to stress. Gut bacteria also modulate the body’s

Welcome aboard WH air …Where no one catches a cold, gets hobbled by jet lag or is served inedible food. Note these flight attendants’ easy travel tips and prepare to fly the healthy skies. Heather Sanchez Hydrate pre-boarding The humidity on most planes is typically less than 20 per cent (for comparison, the humidity in your

If you’ve ever read the label on a Nutella jar you know it is something that you really should give up…. But it is just so hard. This recipe is a sugar-free version uses some nature’s superfood to create a healthy alternative. Use as a spread or the foundation for smoothie or ice cream. Ingredients

Cure your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. Ingredients ½ cup Cacao Butter 2 x 90g Well Naturally Chocolate Rich Dark or Creamy Milk, roughly chopped (or 180g 70% Cacao Chocolate) ½ cup natural sweetener (such as Natvia) 1 free range egg 100g unsalted butter, cubed 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ cup self-raising flour

That saying about enjoying all things in moderation? It doesn’t just apply to red wine, fresh bread, or delicious desserts. It counts for clean foods, too. Because whether you’re talking about nuts, fish, leafy greens, or whole grains, there’s almost always an instance where you can have too much of a good thing. These great-for-you

The bread aisle in the grocery store can seem like an endless sea of bagel flats, multigrain slices, and whole-wheat rolls (with an old-school loaf of Wonder bread thrown in the mix). While it’s clear that not all bread is created equal, it can be hard to know how to make the healthiest pick. “It’s a

Recipe courtesy of Cobram Estate and adjusted to fit the Be Good To Yourself program. Ingredients 2 sprigs rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 175ml white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Cobram Estate Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500g Lamb leg chops, fat trimmed 4 slices

In the market for a pet but just don’t see yourself bonding with a goldfish over Game Of Thrones episodes? If you’re a healthy eater, you might want to consider a cat. It sounds weird, but hear us out: A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science found that cats care a

As a mum to two with another two on the way, Rebecca Judd knows a thing or two about being pregnant. Currently expecting identical twin boys any day now, the model and TV star is sharing her top tips with all the other mums-to-be there. “Staying fit and healthy through pregnancy isn’t brain surgery,” she

According to a CSIRO summary, an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Evidence shows regularly eating apples can help keep your heart healthy, control appetite and is also linked with healthier gut bacteria. Grab an apple as a quick snack on-the-go, or start your day right with Joanna McMillan’s delicious apple bircher.

A visit to the supermarket these days can feel more like walking through a pharmacy, with an ever-expanding range of milks, yoghurts, pills, powders and speciality foods promoting their “probiotic” prowess. Advocates of probiotics have hailed them as the answer to all sorts of health issues and conditions. But what exactly are probiotics? And, more

Should healthy people take probiotics? Three experts outline the reasons for and against the trendy supplements Advocates of probiotics have hailed them as the answer to all sorts of issues Probiotics are ‘live micro-organisms which confer a health benefit on the host’ Probiotics exist naturally in some foods, including some types of yoghurt A visit

(HealthDay)—As Americans, we’re making some headway in our efforts to improve the quality of our diet, but we’re far from ideal levels. Research shows that healthier eating prevented over a million premature deaths in the 13-year period from 1999 to 2012, along with 8.6 percent fewer heart disease cases, 1.3 percent fewer cancer cases, and

Updated June 11, 2018, at 2:28 p.m. ET: The day we have all been waiting for is here. Sonic’s pickle slush is officially available to purchase at participating locations. Back in March, Sonic announced they would be releasing the briny beverage sometime in June. And on Friday, Sonic tweeted that the new beverage would be

It’s often assumed that a person with post-traumatic stress disorder is a survivor of military combat, rape or some other form of horrific violence — and in plenty of cases, this is true. In fact, PTSD was first added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1980 when doctors observed that Vietnam

When my boyfriend and I first started dating, we’d talk a lot about our pasts; mine included recently completing more than a year of treatment for breast cancer. He was about eight years out of the military. We found many similarities in our paths, but when he spoke about being discharged and driving off base