Did you know grapes contain the following vitamins: vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, B6, magnesium, vitamin B12, and iron? Increased consumption of grapes may be associated with a better overall diet according to a recent observational cross-sectional survey published in the Journal of Food Science. After analyzing the diets of more than 221,800 children and… Continue Reading
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Skipping Breakfast May Increase Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
“Beep beep beep”— this familiar sound wakes many in the morning in order to make it to work on time. Who doesn’t love the snooze button? Although this increases sleep time, it also decreases the amount of time one has to get ready, often resulting in skipping breakfast. A prospective study done showed that men… Continue Reading
Effects of a Tart Cherry Juice Beverage on the Sleep of Older Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study
A small study was done by the University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, and VA Center of Canandaigua where researchers delved into the hypothesis that tart cherries may help those with insomnia. This is thought to be possible because tart cherries containing a hormone called melatonin.… Continue Reading
