Many people use melatonin-rich foods or supplements to get better sleep or regulate their sleep cycle. Although this sleep hormone does signal to our body that it’s time to wind down, it also has other critical functions in our bodies. For example, it serves as a mitochondrial … [Read more...] about These melatonin-rich foods do more than just promote healthy sleep
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Just a half tablespoon of olive oil can improve heart health
It’s long been known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest overall diets. Now, research shines new light on the ways that one of the diet’s main components — olive oil — helps boost heart health. In a recent analysis of long-term data by researchers of the … [Read more...] about Just a half tablespoon of olive oil can improve heart health
Researchers say this diet is best to maintain your eyes (and your overall health)
Our bodies need healthy nutrients. Ophthalmologists were looking for the best food to maintain the eyes. They conclude in this research that the Mediterranean diet with lots of fruit and vegetables olive oil and some meat, fish and red wine, is best to protect our eyes. The good … [Read more...] about Researchers say this diet is best to maintain your eyes (and your overall health)
Biochemical secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
We’ve all heard that the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil and vegetables—is good for our hearts, and now researchers believe they’ve finally found the “secret ingredient” that gives this diet such a powerful effect on health and longevity. When the unsaturated fat in olive … [Read more...] about Biochemical secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
Olive oil under the lens for breast cancer prevention
A major component of olive oil—hydroxytyrosol—is the subject of a new clinical trial testing its ability to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women. This powerful antioxidant has been linked to decreased breast density, which in turn is correlated with breast cancer. According … [Read more...] about Olive oil under the lens for breast cancer prevention