In contrast to what has been often said that nuts and foods with small seeds may cause intestinal complications, it has now been discovered that nuts, in fact, help in prevention of Diverticulitis.
Diverticular disease is a common digestive disorder, typically associated with nuts, popcorn and seeds, and people with colon disease are usually advised to [...]
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In contrast to the popular belief that fruits enhance blood sugar levels and aggravate problems among diabetics, a team of scientists from the UK have now proven that consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables will, in fact, decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
A study conducted by the UK research team showed that higher levels [...]
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According to a new study, Passion fruit peel can considerably improve symptoms of Asthma. The patients who were given an extract from the peel of the fruit sho wed reduced coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, due to the high content of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of the purple fruit.
The research was conducted by [...]
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Water Melon
This summer relish that cool slice of watermelon without hesitation, as the fruit contains a wealth of vitamins, say nutrition experts.
Research conducted at the UR Southwestern Medical Center has revealed that a two-cup serving of diced watermelon contains loads of vitamin A and vitamin C, with only 80 calories and absolutely no fat. The [...]
The red in tomatoes, caused by a substance called Lycopene, could help you to be in pink of health, reveal an article in ‘The Times Wellness – 2007‘.
The so-called new age diseases are associated with deteriorated quality of eating, coupled with unhealthy lifestyle patterns. This in turn has led to considerable increase in diseases such [...]
Ayurveda groups people based on their body/mind type, and recommends specific lifestyle and diet recommendations based on this type. However, in the case of Blood Types, not all individuals are treated in the same manner, as the diet prescribed for each blood type, and the mode of treatment based on blood type, vary considerably.
Blood Type [...]