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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 […]
The Popular Type Of Protein That Could Increase Your Risk Of Diabetes – Health Digest
La Famiglia/Shutterstock More than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is more than having high blood sugar. When left unmanaged, diabetes can damage blood vessels and reduce blood flow, increasing the risk of serious […]
Turns Out Sourdough Bread Has Less Gluten, But What Does This Mean For Your Health? – Health Digest
Trofimov Denis/Shutterstock Sourdough bread isn’t gluten-free, but it contains less gluten than other types of bread. Yet it’s a little confusing to figure out what that means for the average person who’s standing in the bakery and wondering which type of crusty loaf to buy. Is going […]