Aging and Diet: Can Eating More Protein Help Preserve Health?

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Share on PinterestIt’s important to get protein from a range of sources, whether they’re plant or animal. Jordan Lye/Getty Images A new study in mice suggests that consuming a moderate amount of protein may be more conducive to metabolic health. In the study, the sweet spot for moderate protein consumption was 25% to 35% of … Read more

Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

If apples, pistachios, cocoa, and tea don’t appear often in your diet, consider incorporating them into your regular menu. Thanks to their flavanol content, this can mitigate age-related memory loss. That’s according to new research from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Here’s what to know about the … Read more

Green Mediterranean Diet: How Eating Healthy Can Rejuvenate Your Brain

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A green Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, according to a study from Ben-Gurion University. Researchers have found that a 1 percent reduction in body weight can make the brain look nearly 9 months younger in an 18-month period. This finding offers a potential method to slow down obesity-induced brain aging and a strategy to … Read more

Does eating rajma and chole make you feel gassy? Here because

Does eating rajma and chole make you feel gassy?  Here because

While rajma (kidney beans) and chole (chickpeas) offer so many health benefits, do people feel gassy after eating them? Know why this happens and whether or not you should refrain from having them. Rajma rice (beans) and chole (chickpeas) are two of the staples that people love to eat especially in North India. The weekend … Read more