2024
Peanut Butter Has All The Nutritional Benefits Of This Popular Animal Protein – Health Digest
As we’ve learned, not only does peanut butter measure up to ground beef with many of the same nutrients, but in some categories, peanut butter far surpasses it. But is this still the case when we look at other forms of beef? For example, in a 100-gram serving of sirloin steak, you’ll find 30.8 grams […]
How Deadly Is Prostate Cancer? – Health Digest
With treatment, individuals diagnosed with stages 1 through 3 of prostate cancer will likely be in complete remission within five years, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. During this five-year period, the odds of survival are about the equivalent of that of a man who does not have prostate cancer. The relative survival rate for prostate […]
Doctor And NY Times Best-Selling Author Tells Us The Worst Foods For Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Avoiding fatty foods isn’t easy when you consider the fact that in 2023, there were a reported 200,859 fast food restaurants operating in the U.S., according to IBIS World. However, Dr. Joel Fuhrman tells us that the problem isn’t as simple as labeling certain foods as “good” or “bad” and then choosing accordingly. “Many people are […]
Causes Of Stomach Cancer You Might Not Know About – Health Digest
What you put in your body via your diet has a significant impact on your sleep, energy levels, and overall health. Turns out, stomach cancer could also be related to poor dietary choices. Consuming large amounts of pickled, salted, or smoked food; eating processed, grilled, or barbecued meat; and not eating enough fruits (particularly citrus fruits) and vegetables have […]
Dieting Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Gut Health – Health Digest
Gaining weight after dieting might also be due to changes in your gut microbiome. A 2016 study in Nature put obese mice on a diet so they would have the same weight and metabolic factors as control mice. Even though the mice lost weight, their gut bacteria composition remained the same. When the formerly obese […]
Sneaky Signs You Might Have Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Contrary to what you may think, prostate cancer is treatable and in some cases won’t even require treatment. When detected early and when contained within the prostate, your treatment programs have a higher chance of being successful. That being said, there are more aggressive forms of this cancer that can spread quickly. If you’re over […]
The Weird Reason Sugar-Free Foods Make You Poop – Health Digest
People with digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Chron’s disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or candida overgrowth should be especially careful when consuming foods labeled “sugar-free.” A 2017 study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition found that polyols, which are also naturally found in plants, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, flatulence, and laxative effects in people with IBS. According […]
Signs Your Cough Is Actually A Symptom Of Heart Failure – Health Digest
The occasional inhalation of dust or a tickle in the throat may produce a brief coughing fit, but a persistent cough that sticks around can instead be indicative of heart failure, reports the American Heart Association (AHA). Of course, an ongoing cough can alternatively be related to asthma, the flu, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]
Add This Ingredient To A Glass Of Water For Strong Bones – Health Digest
Just like milk, you’ll get a healthy dose of calcium by adding ground cayenne pepper to your glass of water. Our bones contain calcium salts, one of which is calcium phosphate, explains the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Calcium phosphate ensures that the bones are strong and solid. If you don’t […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Die? – Health Digest
Once death occurs, any constricted muscles immediately relax — and the bowel muscles are no exception, explains the Cleveland Clinic. As a result, stool may be released from the body. But exactly how much stool can we expect to be discharged? Jeff Jorgenson, director of Seattle-based funeral home Elemental Cremation and Burial, told Women’s Health that […]