1. Eating nuts protects the heart Eating nuts protects the heart and cardiovascular system. Nut consumption has been linked to about a 30 percent smaller risk for cardiovascular disease (Aune 2016). Nuts contain e.g. unsaturated fats, plant-based protein, arginine, antioxidants, polyphenols, and fiber, which all work favorably against heart disease risk factors. Nut consumption also […]

Instead of talking about the bacterial strains of the intestines anymore, the gut microbiome has started to be talked about. This covers the bacteria, viruses, archaea, protozoa, and yeasts living in the intestines. It has been estimated that around 100 trillion of these can be found in the intestines. The makeup of the gut microbiome

1. Bilberries Studies have shown that bilberries have anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as good effects on the brain and memory. Bilberry consumption has been linked to a lower risk of diabetes, and they are also beneficial for heart health (Norberto 2013). 2. Pomegranate Pomegranates are especially healthy for the blood vessels. It has

The weakening of muscle mass and muscle strength with age is called sarcopenia. Preventing sarcopenia is important because it causes decreases in functioning, reduces quality of life, and leads to higher mortality. If you want to stay functioning when elderly, attention should be made to maintaining muscle mass.  Exercise that strengthens the muscles is important

The effects that diet has on sleep are based on, above all else, the fact that tryptophan and some other nutrients are needed to produce serotonin and melatonin. Tryptophan has been noted to increase subjectively-experienced sleepiness and to improve the quality of sleep (Jenkins 2016).  For enough tryptophan to reach the brain, it is important