(John Anderer) How does the old saying go? “100 million bacteria a day will keep the doctor away?” Sounds about right. A new study reveals that a typical 240g apple contains around 100 million bacteria, mostly in the seeds and skin. While that may sound a bit off-putting at first, researchers say that when it comes to gut health, the more bacteria the better.
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Report Finds The Average Person Swallows The Plastic Equivalent Of A Credit Card Every Week
(Mayukh Saha) We consume plastic every day. And that quantity is growing as each day we let our planet get inundated in a plastic tide. The thick bed of plastic floating on the sea; the beasts and birds choking to death on plastic; it all used to be a part of the dining table conversation. And then suddenly we find that it is a part of our diet. We are surrounded by plastic and almost all of the food that the modern man consumes is either packed in plastic or has plastic mixed in it, in some form of the other.
Fear — Fight or Flight: Why Stress Makes You Crave Carbs
(Isabelle Z.) When you’ve had a bad day, how often do you reward yourself with something chocolatey or a big bag of chips? It might sound like a rom-com cliché, but the urge for carbs can be quite strong when we’re under stress – and there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for these cravings.
Sprouting 101: What It Is, and How It’s Great for Brain Health
(Zoey Sky) Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a balanced diet. But did you know that you can boost your brain health by consuming sprouts and microgreens?
Prevent Memory Loss: Health Benefits Of Vitamin B12 For Seniors With Alzheimer’s
(Prepare For Change) It is unlikely that a plant-based diet alone will supply you with an adequate amount of vitamin B12. You must make sure that you’re eating and drinking products that have been fortified with the vitamin, or take special supplements to avoid deficiency.
This Should Be Obvious: Florida Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Growing Food on Your Own Property
(Andrew Wimer) Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 82, legislation protecting the right of all Floridians to grow vegetables and fruit on their own property.
Why a Walnut Resembles the Brain It Nourishes
(Sayer Ji) Nothing could be more beautiful or poetic than when a healing food actually looks like the organ system it nourishes and heals in the body.
Nighttime Snacking Promotes Vicious Cycle Of Sleeplessness, Weight Gain, Junk Food Cravings
(Ben Renner) We’ve all been there. That late-night craving for some junk food sets in, even though it’s way too late to be eating. Most of the time all it takes is a little bit of willpower to resist, but giving in to temptation from time to time happens to the best of us. Now, a study out of the University of Arizona has found that those late night snacks may be causing a much more intricate web of health problems than anyone could predict while standing in front of the fridge at 1 in the morning.
Eating for Mental Health: Foods That Nourish Your Brain and Fight Depression
(Zoey Sky) Eating well can help improve your physical health and strengthen your immune system. But if you want to boost your mental health, you can eat foods rich in folate and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help improve your mood.
Doctor Tells All About GMO Food & Soil Health — MUST KNOW Information for Natural Healing in the Modern Age
(Simon J Hill) In Episode 67 I sit down with Dr Zach Bush, Endocrinologist and Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, and discuss how our food system is getting things so wrong. We deep dive into the use of herbicides like Glyphosate, the catastrophic damage modern farming practices are causing and where the solutions lie.
The Brain-Gut Connection: Scientists Explore Why Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Improves Mental Well-Being
(Edsel Cook) The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables aren’t limited to gut health – they also enhance a person’s mood. A large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York suggests that eating more of these foods can improve mental health.
CBD-Infused Green Tea Matcha Latte [Vegan Recipe]
(Mandy Froelich) How do you start your morning? Many people reach for a steaming cup of coffee, but I prefer to indulge in a green tea matcha latte. The beverage contains caffeine, like coffee, but is also abundant in L-theanine. The amino acid tempers the caffeine so a focused, relaxed “high” results. To learn how to make your own green tea matcha latte with nut milk, keep reading.
Flaxseed: Just An Ounce A Day May Extend Your Life
(Sayer Ji) Research shows that flaxseed positively impacts age-associated changes in inflammation, adding to an already extensive list of beneficial health effects linked to its consumption. Related The CBD Secret: What Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know About CBD Oil Source – Wake Up World by Sayer Ji, June 17th, 2019 A study published in Experimental […]
Top 10 Anti-Aging Foods to Nourish Your Skin from the Inside
(Michelle Simmons) Healthy eating not only makes you feel great, it also makes you look great.
What Crops Are Sprayed with Glyphosate? Over 70 of Them To Be Exact
(Carly Fraser) Ever since Dewayne Johnson won a landmark lawsuit against agricultural giant, Monsanto (now Bayer), people have been scrambling to find ways of avoiding the popular weedkiller, Roundup.