You’ve seen the sensational headlines. And if you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you may not be buying what they have to say…
We certainly don’t.
… Read MoreFive Reasons to Start Eating More Papaya
You might think this tropical fruit is rare or exotic. But papayas are widely available across the U.S. And that’s very good news. Ancient healers used papaya to treat everything from upset stomach to burns.1 With good reason.
Here are five reasons to start eating more papaya.
… Read MoreThis Popular Diet May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes… But It Has a Huge Flaw
The mainstream has been wrong about dietary fats since the 1950s. But it seems like they’re starting to come around.
New research shows that eating a high-fat diet may reduce your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 40%.1 But there’s more to the story than that…
… Read MoreFive Vital Reasons to Get More Zinc as you Age
40% of seniors in the U.S. are zinc deficient.1
It’s not surprising… As you age, your ability to absorb zinc declines.2 This means the older you get, the more of it you need. You might have to go a little out of your way to get enough of it. But it’s worth the effort. Zinc is a major supporter of your immune system.… Read More
Five Discarded Food Parts (That You Should be Eating)
You may be eating all the right foods to add years to your life… But you may be throwing away some of the best parts.
Outer-layers, seeds, rinds, stems… There’s some serious nutrition hiding in the parts of your food that usually end up in the trash. Here are five discarded food parts that you should be eating.
… Read MoreEating This Beloved Berry Lowers Your Parkinson’s Risk by 40%
We already know that blueberries are good for your brain. They are full of polyphenols that fight oxidative stress. Now a new study reveals why blueberries may be one of your strongest allies when it comes to preventing Parkinson’s disease.
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