A common concern about plant based diets is that they may lack sufficient protein. But we can all get protein from various plant sources. Here is a handy list I copied from Healthline.com Seitan: Seitan is a popular protein source for many vegetarians and vegans. Unlike many...
In this post, we'll be looking closely at natural methods to reduce cholesterol. I have put headings on each sub-topic so you can skip to whichever bits you find interesting and relevant to you. The topics I will be covering are: Cholesterol Made simple Diet vs Statins My family's experience Diet...
Staying properly hydrated to live healthier, longer A recent study hypothesized that optimal hydration may contribute to healthy aging in humans. Researchers looked at levels of serum sodium in the body as an indicator of hydration. The findings show that higher levels of serum sodium during...
Cinnamon has a long history in culinary use, as an aroma, and in herbal medicine. Studies show that cinnamon confers cognitive benefits and anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunomodulatory properties. Some research shows that cinnamon potentially has neuroprotective effects, including against Alzheimer’s disease. A compound in cinnamon known as cinnamaldehyde, for example,...
Anti-Inflammatory Foods Berries Berries are small fruits that are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Dozens of varieties exist. Some of the most common ones include: strawberries blueberries raspberries blackberries Berries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. These compounds have anti-inflammatory effects that may reduce your risk of disease. In one study including 25 adults, those...
Foods That Cause Inflammation Sugar and high-fructose corn syrup Table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are the two main types of added sugar in the Western diet. One of the reasons that added sugars are harmful is that they can increase inflammation, which can lead...
The benefits of taking turmeric with black pepper have long been known. ...
My fasting used to involve going 3 days and 4 nights eating nothing and only drinking tap water. If you want to know how that went click here: My 3 Day water fast After reading Dr Valter Longo's book "The Longevity Diet" I have been following the...
This post is taken directly from Dr Valter Longo's book "The Longevity Diet". In his book Dr Longo gives us this very helpful summary of the diet. The Longevity Diet in Summary 1. Eat mostly vegan, plus a little fish, limiting meals with fish to a maximum of...