Green leafy vegetables Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate. Low folate levels have been linked to depression. Good sources of folate include lettuce, spinach, kale, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, celery, and cabbage. Other good sources of folate include beets, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, papaya, strawberries, and bell peppers. Whole grains Eating whole...Continue reading
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Five Little-Known Foods That Help Fight Back Pain
If you’re among the 65 million Americans who are currently suffering from back pain, then you already know how painful everyday activities can be. Getting out of bed in the morning, taking your kids to the park and even sitting down at work can seem like a chore when you have to worry about your...Continue reading
What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Great?
The problem with so many diets—especially the ones with catch names—is that the guidelines are so vague that it’s almost impossible to actually follow them. Saying “eat more fish” or “cut back on carbs” sounds nice, but what does it mean? How much fish? How much carbs? A team of researchers has just come up...Continue reading
Seeing Red – Eliminating red meat could be key to a longer, healthier life
Eating red meat has been linked with increased risk of a number of health concerns, including colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. But new researcher has found that regularly eating red meat—especially processed meats, like bacon, salami, and hot dogs (which, I have to confess, are the only red meat I eat) increases the...Continue reading