It is intended for babies at increased risk. Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakes a specific protein an allergen in a food as harmful. Once a person has a food allergy, an allergic reaction occurs every time they eat that food. Children can outgrow some food allergies. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to… Read More »
A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain common foodstuffs that alter our microbiome. In science today, food and gut bacteria are two topics that are guaranteed to fuel interest and debate. Both, of course, are interrelated, and a new study focuses on… Read More »
A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. For most people, natural chemicals in the urine keep stones from forming and causing problems. Different Types of Kidney Stones calcium oxalate Calcium phosphate stone Uric acid stone Diet changes and medical treatment are individualized based on the type of… Read More »
According to WebMD, arteries are blood vessels that carry blood rich and oxygen throughout the body. They go to your brain as well as the tips of your toes. having healthy arteries means preventing the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes. The British Heart Foundation(bhf.org) notes that there are those who have blocked arteries or… Read More »
Leafy greens jefftakespics2/Shutterstock Leafy greens are a great source of calcium, especially dark greens like spinach, mustard leaves, bok choy, turnip greens, and kale. Two cups of turnip greens contain about 394 milligrams of calcium, and two cups of kale contain 188 milligrams. If you don’t like eating these dark leafy greens in your salad, try mixing… Read More »
Green and black tea Eskymaks/Shutterstock Tea is rich in antioxidants or flavonoids, which may protect against cell damage that can worsen conditions such as arthritis. Research shows it also contains a chemical that fights inflammation, so consider swapping that morning cup of joe for a green tea instead. Broccoli s_derevianko/Shutterstock This vegetable contains vitamins C… Read More »
Getty ImagesMihajlo Maricic / EyeEm Let’s get this out of the way up front: The scientific consensus is that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe to eat. That hasn’t stopped people from ginning up controversy around them; it’d been decades now, and we’re still hearing alarmist rhetoric about “Frankenfoods.” But a new study finds that… Read More »