Before getting swept away by the latest wellness trends circulating on the Internet, it’s worth revisiting the traditional superfoods that have always been a part of our Indian kitchens. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Nikhil Kapur, sports nutritionist, founder-director, Atmantan Wellness Centre said, “Long before global wellness trends introduced exotic ingredients like sea moss…
New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,…
Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Getty Images. EatingWell design. Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide, with people drinking it for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Especially in light of red wine’s place in the Mediterranean diet, it has gotten a reputation as the healthiest alcoholic drink. It has, after…
Plant polyphenols show promise in slowing aging, boosting brain health, and preventing age-related diseases through their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a natural approach to healthier aging and reduced pharmaceutical dependence. Study: Dietary Polyphenols as Anti-Aging Agents: Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging. Image Credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers examined…
New research shows that adding selenium-rich Brazil nuts to energy-restricted diets significantly reduces inflammation and enhances gut health in women, offering a promising dietary strategy for managing obesity-related conditions. Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) Consumption in Energy-Restricted Intervention Decreases Proinflammatory Markers and Intestinal Permeability of Women with Overweight/Obesity: A Controlled Trial (Brazilian Nuts Study). Image Credit: Igor…
Credit: Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Regular mobile phone use is linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes, according to a new large-scale cohort study that used UK Biobank data. This association, the researchers say, was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism. The team is led by…