Can vitamin C help prevent fatty liver disease? Let’s find out!
What is Fatty Liver Disease?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a health problem where too much fat builds up in your liver.
This can hurt...
The vegan lifestyle: How what we eat might influence how much we move
What We Know About Diet and Exercise
We've all heard it before: a balanced diet and regular exercise are good for us. But did you...
Eat right, live longer: How a balanced diet helps your heart
What's Up with Our Hearts?
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. That's a pretty scary fact, isn't it?
There are many things...
Vegan power, but what about iodine?
Introduction - Iodine: A Hidden Hero
Imagine you're a superhero. Your superpower? Helping the body make energy and grow properly. That's exactly what iodine does!
It's...
How vitamins D, E, and beta-carotene might affect Parkinson’s disease risk
What's the Point?
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a brain disorder that affects movement. It can cause shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.
Researchers...
Protein supplements for exercise recovery in older adults
Background: Protein and Exercise Recovery
Protein, particularly from animal sources, is known to help our muscles recover after a workout. This is especially true for...
The benefits of soymilk-okara powder for body composition and gut health
Background: All About Okara
Okara, a by-product of soymilk production, isn't just waste. This leftover pulp is actually packed full of protein and dietary fiber.
Researchers...
Fermented foods: Potential benefits in inflammation, arthritis, and oxidative stress
Fermented foods have a long history of usage in different cultures worldwide. These foods are naturally produced using bacteria and fungi, offering rich nutritional...
Eating nuts may benefit your gut health
Nuts are nutrient-dense foods that contain healthy lipids, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive phytochemicals.
While the beneficial effects of nut consumption on chronic diseases,...
Lower vitamin D level is linked to higher insulin resistance in women
Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," has been under the spotlight recently due to its potential role in regulating insulin and blood...