Type II diabetes is a disease that is plaguing the world we live in. With approximately 26 million people in the United States currently suffering from this disease, and about 366 million people throughout the world. This disease has a huge impact on these individuals’ lives as it decreases their quality and freedom of life.… Continue Reading
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Food Mood, what your gut is telling your brain
Is that twinkie shaping your mood? Possibly making you depressed and moody? Initially, that satisfaction of sugar breaking down in your mouth seems like it would produce opposite results but what happens when that twinkie or doughnut is absorbed into your body? How is it affecting the almighty gut microbiome that has recently been popular… Continue Reading
Got Milk? Human Milk and Preibiotics
For years human milk has been researched and studied in hopes to better understand its composition and benefits. In the study published in the British Journal of nutrition entitled “Prebiotic consumption in pregnant and lactating women increases IL-27 expression in human milk,” researchers provide evidence which shows human milk composition can be influenced by prebiotic… Continue Reading
More Protein Please.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting nearly 6-8% of women within reproductive age. A recent study conducted by Sorensen et. al. evaluated the effects that a high protein (HP) diet compared to a high carbohydrate (HC) diet may have on overweight women suffering from PCOS. Past studies concerning PCOS and HP diets… Continue Reading
Are Artificial Sweeteners Good for Your Gut? (Waistlines and Intestines)
Artificial sweeteners have been a staple in the diet of diabetics and in diets of people trying to lose weight by cutting back on sugar. Artificial sweeteners provide a fix for the sweet tooth without consuming the added calories of sugar. In a study done on both mice and human subjects, researchers looked at what… Continue Reading
‘The Stink’ on Probiotics: A Countermeasure Against Antibiotic Side-Effects
Millions of people have to deal with the unpleasant side-effects of antibiotic use every year. Whether the side-effects manifest as minor stomach cramps or become something as unpleasant as antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), the costs of using such medicines can be painful, to say the least. However, a new study in Vaccine has found that a… Continue Reading
Spinach Pomegranate Salad
Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained 1/4 red onion, sliced very thin 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional) 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette Directions Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with red onion, walnuts, feta, and sprouts.… Continue Reading
Pomegranate-Orange Salsa
Ingredients 1 cup chopped orange sections 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds (about 2 pomegranates) 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate juice 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Combine all ingredients. Serve with shrimp, flaky… Continue Reading
Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup
Ingredients 1½ cups Gold Medal self-rising flour ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 1 13.5 ounce can of coconut milk (about 1 cup coconut milk) 2 eggs ½ cup virgin coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled 1 ½ cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted, plus more for garnish Pomegranate Syrup… Continue Reading
Pomegranate, Good for Whatever Ails You
The scientific name of pomegranate, Punica granatum, is derived from the name Pomum (apple) and Granatus (grainy), or seeded apple. It is believed that the origin of the pomegranate is from Central Asia. Historically, this fruit is reported to be domesticated and planned between 4000 and 3000BC and among one of the oldest known edible… Continue Reading
