Eating broccoli could help prevent arthritis: study

A compound found in broccoli could be key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia in the U.K.

Results from the laboratory study show that sulforaphane slows down the destruction of cartilage in joints associated with osteoarthritis. The researchers found that mice fed a diet rich in the compound had significantly less cartilage damage and osteoarthritis than those that were not.

Sulforaphane is released when eating cruciferous vegetables such as brussels sprouts and cabbage, but particularly broccoli, the researchers said. Previous research has suggested that sulforaphane has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but this is the first major study into its effects on joint health, they added.

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6 Top Fat-Burning Foods

Here are six top fat-burning foods:

1.                  Lean meat. Eating lean meat raises satiety levels so that you feel fuller longer and therefore snack less. Protein-rich meat requires a lot of energy to be broken down by the body so you burn more calories relative to how much you eat.

2.                  Green tea. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that study participants who drank four cups of green tea daily lost six pounds or more in eight weeks. The brew can be enjoyed hot or cold to get the same fat-burning results. Noted nutritionist, J.J. Virgin, author of the New York Times best-seller, The Virgin Diet, says that green tea contains EGCG, a proven fat-burning antioxidant.

3.                  Avocados. This food is rich in monounsaturated fat and high in fiber, says Virgin. Added to a salad, it steps up fat burning and keeps you fuller longer.

4.                  Raw almonds. A handful of almonds – which contain protein, good fats, and fiber – provides a triple punch to help burn fat and curb appetite.

5.                  Hot peppers. Adding cayenne pepper or other hot peppers to foods improves the body’s ability to burn fat, says Kamhi. Capsaicin, the chemical that makes peppers hot, boosts metabolism.

6.                  Coffee. Caffeine also helps kick start your metabolism into high gear. It jump starts the process called lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One or two cups a day will do the trick.

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The Truth About Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer

Fish oil pills are among the world's most popular nutritional supplements, with millions of people taking them to prevent heart disease. However, an alarming new study linking fish oil to prostate cancer has many men reconsidering whether they should take the capsules.

 

A top cardiologist has simple advice for those on the fence: Keep taking fish oil.

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9 Ways Candy is Good for You

Sunday, 11 Aug 2013 03:54 PM

By Sylvia Booth Hubbard

Candy may actually be good for you. Although dark chocolate candy has the most proven health benefits, other favorites such as peppermint have real advantages as well.
 
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Big Breakfast Helps Weight Loss

The findings suggest eating a relatively high-calorie breakfast may help maintain stable insulin levels and also prevent overeating through the day and into the evening.

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Diet Soda Can Be Deadly: Top Heart Doctor.

Diet soda seems to work in the brain to compel people to eat more.”

 

Research shows that as little as one diet soda a day can cause weight gain and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of medical conditions that sharply hikes heart disease risk.

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