NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A higher intake of animal and processed foods, alcohol and sugar is associated with higher levels of intestinal inflammatory markers, researchers say. “It was surprising, to see such a clear association between what we consider a healthy diet and a healthy gut microbiota composition, and on the other hand less
Millions of women deal with chronic or sporadic joint pain, and if you’re one of them, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Whether it’s the result of arthritis, an injury, or overextending yourself at work or the gym, it can make even the most simple tasks uncomfortable. Depending on the severity of your pain,
Anemia is due to lack of haemoglobin in the blood which is below the normal level or due to less than normal levels of red blood cells in blood. The haemoglobin helps carry oxygen in blood. Lack of haemoglobin thus causes deficiency of life giving oxygen to vital organs. (1-4) Types of anemia There are
Several different nutritional deficiencies can increase the likelihood of developing certain oral diseases. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Introduction To retain adequate nutritional health, individuals must consume appropriate amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other micronutrients. When there is an imbalance between an individual’s nutritional and energy supply and their body’s
Face it: You’ve been there too, taking a 10 p.m. trip to the fridge because you’re just so dang hungry, despite fueling your body with whole grains, lean protein, and fruits and vegetables all day long. You find yourself opening up every cupboard because your only concern at that time is making your belly happy
The date of minimum durability is to protect the health of the consumer. It makes no absolute statement about the edibility of Goods, we can all find out for yourself. Such as the “Greenpeace magazine” showed in a Test, can eggs, yogurt, and sausage to be consumed weeks after the expiration date without hesitation. Some
Pesto preservation – how to: Pesto is regarded as a classic of the Italian cuisine. In this country many kitchens is the Pesto – only is not required for a meal is usually a whole jar of Pesto, and the delicious side dish remains. FOCUS Online gives you tips on how to make leftover Pesto
Dietary supplements linked with heart disease risks The taking dietary supplements for heart patients, and heart patients poses according to the German heart Foundation, some of the risks and may even do more harm than good. The experts of the Foundation to clarify what to look for, if you take the case of cardiovascular diseases
For months, the singer Adele and her new look made headlines. On Tuesday, the British singer has on the occasion of its 32. Birthday posted now a photo – and the Fans excited. Adele is slimmer than ever. Allegedly with the help of the Sirtfood diet and Sport, Adele is said to have lost over
Squeezable food pouches for infants and toddlers are a popular item among parents as they are easy to use, transport and clean up. But are they healthy for your kid? It all comes down to the main ingredients, says a Purdue University social scientist. Kameron Moding is an assistant professor in the Department of Human
At Easter it is again in (almost) all the rage: the Egg. Brown or white, cholesterol bomb or nutrient supplier – almost everyone has their own opinion on this. Popularly it is said that brown chickens lay brown eggs – but what’s wrong? FOCUS Online explains why chicken eggs have different colors. Eggs store: The
Former Navy SEAL officer John "Jocko" Willink said that discipline is the most important factor in getting fit. Rather than waiting for motivation, he recommends waking up early and doing 100 burpees first thing in the morning to help cultivate good discipline. Willink recently partnered with Vitamin Shoppe to promote his brand of protein shakes,
Around 25 million people in Germany have a high blood pressure. As with many diseases, our Lifestyle plays a major role in this. The right diet can move at high blood pressure much, because Almost all of the ready meals and processed foods contain a lot of salt and sugar. We have the best tips
Bamboo tableware is not suitable for hot food and hot drinks, writes the German Federal Institute for risk assessment (BfR) in a new opinion. The Material is heated too much, can pass harmful substances to the food. The “bamboo goods” marketed products consist Essentially of a melamine-formaldehyde resin, in the bamboo fibers as a filler
Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women. “Lower intakes of fruits and vegetables were found to be linked to depression for both
Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children—high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches. A landmark report by the UN’s children agency UNICEF released Tuesday shows Japan topping the charts for childhood health indicators, with low rates of infant mortality
Since the year 2012 has doubled the number of food alerts in Germany, more than. Especially in the case of milk and meat products, the cases are piling up. FOCUS Online explains what it is and what needs to change in the future, to ensure the safety of our food. Sausage, meat, dairy products: In
Enjoy TrainingMore Feasting LEVEL of KNOWLEDGE has developed a nine-week pleasure Coaching you can learn to eat for pleasure and to keep your weight. This is the fifth part. The other parts can be found here. A sensual relationship to food begins even before the actual meal. The cooking, Try and Select various ingredients, or
Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. The researchers say this option “is worthy of further research and consideration as part of an integrated approach to tackling obesity.”
