Nutrition science
The Type Of Magnesium That Could Protect Your Brain And Prevent Parkinson’s Disease – Health Digest
Kmpzzz/Shutterstock You’ve heard of magnesium. It’s that mineral that you know you probably need a little more of, but you can’t seem to eat enough nuts and seeds to get your 300 or 400 recommended milligrams a day, depending on whether you’re female or male. If you’re […]
A Bean That Can Lower Cholesterol And Blood Sugar Can Also Help Strengthen Your Bones – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock As you might have guessed, the small, white, mild-flavored legumes known as navy beans got their name because of their use in the early 1900s by the U.S. Navy. Dried navy beans are inexpensive, have a long shelf life, and are chock-full of […]
An Underrated Grain High In Calcium And Protein Can Also Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Bernardbodo/Getty Images Getting bored with your usual rice and pasta meals? Maybe it’s time to switch to a carb with cardioprotective traits that’s packed with protein and calcium. Amaranth is considered an ancient grain, since it was cultivated millennia ago. Interestingly, this relatively lesser-known grain is a […]
A Popular Diet You Thought Was Healthy Could Increase Your Risk Of Colon Cancer – Health Digest
D3sign/Getty Images More than 107,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, along with an additional 46,000 cases of rectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Some risk factors for colorectal cancer are beyond your control, like inherited gene mutations, a history […]
An Underrated Nut High In Zinc Can Also Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease – Health Digest
Marko Jan/Getty Images When it comes to healthy snacks, there’s nothing quite like a handful of nuts. Not only do they easily satiate your appetite, but they are a fantastic source of fiber (which keeps you feeling full longer). They also contain the protein and vitamins necessary […]
Not Eating These Proteins Can Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock It’s very hard to understate the importance of protein in one’s diet. Protein is an important building block for your body, with everything from muscles and bones to your hair and fingernails benefiting from it. It also helps keep the body oxygenated thanks to a protein […]
A Sweet Summer Vegetable With 3 Grams Of Protein Can Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Uwe Krejci/Getty Images Head to any farmer’s market stand in the summertime and you’ll see an array of seasonal vegetables. While all of them are likely to provide health benefits, one is high in protein and especially good at lowering your cholesterol. Oh, and it happens to […]
When You Take Turmeric And Magnesium Together, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Magnesium and turmeric rank among the top 10 most popular supplements, according to Consumer Lab. Turmeric is best known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, but it may also help fight free radicals, prevent some cancers, and improve your memory. Magnesium, on the other hand, […]
The ‘Garbage Food’ Donald Trump Refuses To Eat And What It Means For His Health – Health Digest
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Anyone familiar with U.S. president Donald Trump’s preferred foods would be unlikely to use the word “healthy” to describe his diet. (Read about everything you’ll find in Donald Trump’s daily diet.) For starters, the entrepreneur-politician has a well-documented fondness for fast food; from his […]
Donald Trump’s Favorite Breakfast Is Full Of Bad Cholesterol – Health Digest
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s most recent health checkup shows his cognitive and physical health are “excellent,” according to the report from White House Physician Capt. Sean P. Barbabella. His weight has dropped by 20 pounds since his last physical as president in 2020. In an […]