What about other natural salts? Are they healthier too? Some shoppers may opt for popular natural salts like Himalayan pink salt, kosher salt, or sea salt, thinking they have health benefits. These salts don’t actually offer significant nutritional benefits compared to table salt, although they are more expensive, said Dr. Bhaskaran, who is also president … Read more
The first years of life lay the foundation for brain health. Studies show that a nutritious diet in infancy is key to promoting a child’s long-term well-being, and the foods they eat can impact their cognition, temperament, motor skills, and language development. As a nutritional psychiatrist, I discovered that foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, … Read more
So what should your last meal of the day include? Mapson recommends protein such as meat, fish, eggs, or tofu. “This helps you feel full for longer.” I would also include a small amount of carbohydrates, such as starchy vegetables, potatoes, quinoa, or rice, as studies have shown that they help you sleep better when … Read more
Could a burger a day keep depression away? A new study published by the Journal of affective disorders found that beef was the only food linked to a lower risk of depression. The researchers wanted to investigate the association between vegetarianism and depression among adults. They asked 14,216 people in Brazil between the ages of … Read more
Each person’s mood fluctuates, and your experience is unique and depends on many factors. These include external factors, such as the environment or situation they are in or have been in, and internal factors, such as fluctuations in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient availability. Therefore, no single mechanism can explain all the clinical manifestations of depression. … Read more
New UC research shows that poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production. The study was published in the journal lactation medicine. We wanted to see if we could understand what stands out as different about these moms. So, we conducted a case-control study to see why, despite their best efforts … Read more
When chef Gordon Ramsay launched a new gin last year, in partnership with Scottish producer Eden Mill, a Facebook ad for the brand made it sound pretty wholesome. It included the claim that the gin retained the micronutrients of the honey berries, “which have more antioxidants than blueberries, more potassium than bananas, more vitamin C … Read more
1. Berries use it for: Baked Desserts, Smoothies, Yogurt Toppings, Breakfast Bowls Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, are one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidant levels in berries remain stable long after they are frozen. Some of the best stores to find bargain-priced frozen berries are Trader … Read more