Many diet plans include brown rice and exclude white rice. Have you ever wondered why? Both type of rice have certain benefits which are discussed below. According to scientific research brown rice is more suitable for diets for some reasons. First of all, it is rich in fibers and this stimulates the digestion of food. [...]
Introduction to vegetarian diets To eat meat, or not to eat meat…This is the question on many people’s mind. The negative impact of animal foods on health, the damage associated with animal foods and the environment, religious beliefs, and the desire to protect and respect animals are some of the reasons for the increase in [...]
A set of proteins found in our intestines can recognize and kill bacteria that have human blood type molecules on their surfaces, scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered. The results were published online Feb. 14 and are scheduled to appear in the journal Nature Medicine. Many immune cells have receptors that respond [...]
“Organic” is a term used to describe plant foods and animals that are produced and grown with the usage of environmentally sound methods which sustain the health of people and the health of the planet. Farmers who practice organic farming do not use chemicals, such as pesticides or fertilizers in ways which may be harmful [...]
