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High Blood Levels of This Nutrient Increases Life Expectancy by Almost 5 Years
Read moreCardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the leading cause of death globally. Many factors contribute to its development, but unhealthy lifestyles, particularly diet, inactivity, and smoking, are key risk factors. According to research, a healthy diet consisting of wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and protein-rich foods such as legumes and seafood provides many anti-inflammatory nutrients such as essential omega-3 fatty acids that lower CVD risk. New evidence has expanded omega-3 FA…
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Chickpea and Black Rice Jollof with Smoked Mackerel
Read moreHere’s one of my many jollof recipes with black rice and chickpeas served with smoked mackerel and salad. Jollof rice is a staple dish in Nigeria and many West African countries. We make it by cooking white rice in a tomato stew with herbs and…
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Whole Grains Linked to Smaller Waist Size Increases, Better Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Control
Read moreHigher whole grain intakes are linked to smaller increases in waist size, improved blood pressure and blood glucose among middle-to older-aged adults, a new observational study reports. The study, “Whole- and Refined-Grain Consumption and Longitudinal Changes in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Framingham Offspring Cohort,”…
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How to Eat Healthily on a Budget
Read moreWant to eat healthily without going bankrupt? This article shares six practical tips to help you eat healthily on a budget. Most people think healthy eating costs more than it does, but that’s not always the case. The truth is that healthy eating can be…
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Eating Ultra-processed Foods Regularly May Raise Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk
Read moreEating ultra-processed foods regularly may raise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk, a new observational study reports. According to the researchers, participants who ate more than one serving of ultra-processed food daily had up to an 82% higher risk of developing IBD than those who ate…
