Food as Medicine
A Dietary Cure for Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia—a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure in women whose blood pressure levels were normal—is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity, responsible for some 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths worldwide each year. It occurs in approximately five percent of all pregnancies. While itRead
Vegetarian Diet for Sleep Apnea
It’s no secret that a plant-based diet offers nearly unlimited health benefits. Research shows that a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower body mass index, blood sugar, and cholesterol, as well as the risk of heart disease and overall mortality rates. While anyone can benefit, a plant-based diet is especiallyRead
Researchers Uncover a Dietary Rx for Type 1 Diabetes
Unlike type 2 diabetes, which can be caused by lifestyle factors such as poor diet and lack of exercise, type 1 diabetes is most likely caused by an autoimmune reaction that destroys cells in the pancreas that make insulin. It affects only about 10 percent of people with diabetes andRead
15+ Foods to Nourish A Child’s Gut
The gut microbiome plays a vital role in children’s health, often influencing their physical and mental health later in life. Microbiome support starts with a healthy diet, but parents and caregivers often need advice about which foods provide the most benefits to optimize their child’s gut health. Cultured and fermentedRead
New Research Uncovers Additional Reasons to Eat Kimchi
Kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made by salting and fermenting vegetables with various flavorings and seasonings, is well known as a health food. Cabbage and radish are usually the main vegetables used in the dish, which contains few calories and is rich in dietary fiber, microbiome-enhancing lactic acid bacteria, vitamins,Read
Surprising Benefits of Navy Beans
Beans, beans, good for the…gut? They are. At least according to new research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Their study, which involved incorporating navy beans into the diets of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors found that these common legumes have the potential to positively impact both gutRead
