Mangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match.
So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit.
… Read MoreIf you’re a Health Watch reader, you know how important it is to limit your carbohydrates. A low-carb diet helps reduce inflammation that can lead to heart disease and cancer.1 It also keeps your blood sugar from spiking, which may reduce your risk for diabetes. And the mainstream is finally starting to catch on…
But they don’t see the big picture yet.… Read More
Swimming isn’t just for cooling off. It’s also one of the best ways to exercise. Swimming forces you to use your whole body to build strength and stamina. It also puts minimal stress on your joints. But spending time in the water may be doing you more harm than good.
Pools may be weakening your immune system. But that’s not even the worst of it—you could also be putting yourself at greater risk for cancer.… Read More
We’ve told you before about the benefits of eating garlic. It’s one of the most potent allium vegetables you can find.
Garlic is full of antioxidants that may lower your risk for lung cancer by up to 44%. It even helps you keep a strong heart and solid bones. But there’s another way to experience the health benefits of eating raw garlic—and even more.… Read More
Seaweed may not be the most appealing—or easy to find—food you’ll ever eat. But eating it comes with some big-time health benefits.
Here are five reasons to start eating seaweed:
1. Aids Weight Loss: Unlike its red and green cousins, brown seaweed contains a unique compound—fucoxanthin. It gives brown seaweed its color and helps with photosynthesis. But it may also help you burn body fat.… Read More
There’s a major problem with eating packaged greens. Sure they’re convenient. But they may be putting your health in danger.
It sounds crazy… Eating vegetables—especially leafy greens—helps your body fight inflammation. It gives your immune system the support it needs to fight off bacteria and pathogens. But about 40% of them may be too filthy to eat.
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