Unlocking the Nutritional Benefits of Onions19:19Unlocking the Nutritional Benefits of OnionsDid you know that onions contain a powerful compound called quercetin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties? Studies have found that quercetin can help reduce inflammation in the body, which in turn may help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. So, the next time you’re slicing onions for your salad or stir-fry, remember that you’A trăi sănătos2023-06-10 845 vizionări34396p720p1080p2023-06-10A trăi sănătos Exploring the Benefits of Dark Chocolate21:06Exploring the Benefits of Dark ChocolateAccording to a popular claim in a 2012 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, countries that lead in the consumption of chocolate also produce a greater number of Nobel Prize winners per capita. In May 2017, the journal Frontiers in Nutrition published a review of studies focused on the potential health benefits of flavanols. These plant pigments are known to have antioxidant and A trăi sănătos2023-06-03 689 vizionări28396p720p1080p2023-06-03A trăi sănătos When Heat Waves Strike: Tips for Heat Emergencies20:42When Heat Waves Strike: Tips for Heat EmergenciesThe mildest heat-related illnesses, such as sunburn, heat rash, and heat cramps, can progress to more serious conditions, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke. As sweat glands become clogged by profuse sweat, heat rash can develop. Heat cramps can happen when people exercise in hot weather and sweat excessively, this causes one to lose fluids and electrolytes which results in painful muscle spA trăi sănătos2023-05-06 968 vizionări35396p720p1080p2023-05-06A trăi sănătos Spice is Nice: Hot Food Can Boost Your Health20:46Spice is Nice: Hot Food Can Boost Your HealthResearch from the past few decades has shown that capsaicinoids in spicy meals confer many health advantages. According to numerous studies, spices, including cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and chili peppers, might boost metabolism and reduce appetite. Apart from the chemical capsaicin, cayenne pepper also contains other beneficial elements. Using cayenne and other hot peppers in your diet can be healA trăi sănătos2023-04-29 779 vizionări42396p720p1080p2023-04-29A trăi sănătos Okra: The Green You've Been Missing19:03Okra: The Green You've Been MissingA member of the mallow family, okra is a flowering plant. It bears edible green seed pods. Although we may think of it as a vegetable for cooking, biologically, it is a fruit. Okra comes in two colors – red and green. The red one turns green when cooked, and both taste the same. Okra contains mucilage, which is a naturally occurring substance that people sometimes use as a thickening agent for steA trăi sănătos2023-04-22 989 vizionări40396p720p1080p2023-04-22A trăi sănătos Healthy Plant-Based Foods for Brain Power16:42Healthy Plant-Based Foods for Brain PowerDid you know that although the brain makes up just 3% of your total body weight, it can consume up to 17% of your daily caloric expenditure? The food we eat is crucial to maintaining proper brain function because it requires specific nutrients to nourish it.According to a team of researchers at Tufts University in the United States, the cognitive capabilities of our brains may also be impacted by A trăi sănătos2023-04-15 1085 vizionări61396p720p1080p2023-04-15A trăi sănătos Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 2 of 215:10Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 2 of 2Today, Dr. Benson will talk about the benefits of switching to a plant-based diet in detail. We begin with her perspective on dairy consumption. “When you look into dairy and see what's actually in that liquid, you've got things like hormones. You've got lipids, proteins, sodium, IGF, which is Insulin-like Growth Factor, which is a hormone that manages the effects of the growth hormone in your bodA trăi sănătos2023-04-08 661 vizionări23396p720p1080p2023-04-08A trăi sănătos Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 1 of 213:52Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 1 of 2Dr. Benson, who holds a PhD and doctorate in Natural Medicine, is the Canadian founder of the Inner Healing Academy that offers classes and coaching on plant-based eating. As a passionate educator, she has given more than a thousand public presentations to raise awareness of the compassionate vegan diet and help people empower themselves in life. Dr. Benson believes that people can take full contrA trăi sănătos2023-04-01 1260 vizionări32396p720p1080p2023-04-01A trăi sănătos Is Your Food Aging You?13:20Is Your Food Aging You?Did you know that your body can show signs of aging that are not in line with your actual age? Such a condition is known as premature aging. To prevent it, an important tip is to avoid habits that can speed up this process. It's essential to examine our habits because what we put into our stomachs can be reflected in our appearance. Let’s take a closer look at some of the foods that can potentiallA trăi sănătos2023-03-25 1025 vizionări28396p720p1080p2023-03-25A trăi sănătos Fascinating Health Benefits of Ginger17:12Fascinating Health Benefits of GingerGinger is known for its ability to warm the body and improve blood circulation, thus making ginger tea a wonderful choice in the winter to help us stay warm and cozy. This tea can be easily prepared by slicing some fresh ginger and boiling it in water. Simmer for 10 minutes, and it is ready to serve with lemon and syrup as an option. It’s a simple and effective remedy for a winter boost. Another wA trăi sănătos2023-03-18 1178 vizionări28396p720p1080p2023-03-18A trăi sănătos What Do Dreams Reveal About Your Health?14:01What Do Dreams Reveal About Your Health?It is estimated that we dream between 3 and 6 times per night, equivalent to around 6 years of time dreaming in a lifetime. However, as soon as we wake up, we forget 95% of what we dream about. Although dreams seem to be associated with daily events, some people believe that they could carry deeper messages rather than just being a compilation of memories accumulated throughout the day. InterpretaA trăi sănătos2023-03-11 1151 vizionări23396p720p1080p2023-03-11A trăi sănătos Revelations on Strengthening Knees Through Running15:14Revelations on Strengthening Knees Through RunningIndeed, multiple studies have shown that regular running strengthens the joints and actually protects against the development of osteoarthritis - the irreversible wearing of the protective cartilage that acts as a cushion between knee bones. The reason that possibly leads the public to think that running is bad for our knees is due to the fact that knees receive more pressure or load than usual whA trăi sănătos2023-03-04 883 vizionări20396p720p1080p2023-03-04A trăi sănătos Mushrooms: A Wellness Trend13:38Mushrooms: A Wellness TrendMushrooms are known for their distinguished structures, including a stem and cap. Mushrooms do not belong to the plant or animal kingdom in the taxonomy of biology. Instead, they belong to their own fungi kingdom. The mycelium of a fungus serves an important function, which works very much like the root system of plants. In a way, fungi are like a natural recycling center. In addition to reducing A trăi sănătos2023-02-18 822 vizionări23396p720p1080p2023-02-18A trăi sănătos Recharge Your Day with a Power Nap16:44Recharge Your Day with a Power Nap“NASA's research showed that naps really can fully restore cognitive function at the same rate as a full night's sleep. The space agency found that pilots who slept in the cockpit for 26 minutes showed alertness improvements of up to 54% and job-performance improvements by 34%, compared to pilots who didn't nap.”In addition to charging the brain’s batteries to improve alertness, napping has also bA trăi sănătos2023-02-11 873 vizionări16396p720p1080p2023-02-11A trăi sănătos Helpful Tips for Nighttime Leg Cramps11:41Helpful Tips for Nighttime Leg Cramps“A leg cramp is really just a muscle contracting and tightening spontaneously,” says emergency medicine specialist Dr. Scott Dresden of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, United States, “The problem is that it can be very painful for several seconds or even several minutes.” Nocturnal cramps can affect anyone, at any age, but they’re more common in older adults. It may sound a bit surprisiA trăi sănătos2023-01-28 1016 vizionări31396p720p1080p2023-01-28A trăi sănătos Kayaking: Paddling Your Way to Fitness13:17Kayaking: Paddling Your Way to FitnessKayaking is a pastime suitable for the whole family. It involves using a slim and light floating device called a kayak, which is like a canoe, and utilizing a double-ended paddle to propel it over water. The craft was designed by the Inuit and Aleut indigenous peoples of the North American Arctic thousands of years ago. Kayaking is now worldwide and is even one of the events in the Olympics.Let’s A trăi sănătos2023-01-21 673 vizionări10396p720p1080p2023-01-21A trăi sănătos From the Couch to Fitness: Simple Ways to Be More Active13:54From the Couch to Fitness: Simple Ways to Be More ActiveWhat scientists have learned is that the human body is designed for walking. The sitting posture exerts forces on the body that are not natural for us to handle. The analysis showed that for individuals who have a sedentary lifestyle, the risks of diabetes, cardiovascular events and death from cardiovascular causes increase significantly. Dr. Anup Kanodia, a functional medicine specialist who is tA trăi sănătos2023-01-14 923 vizionări23396p720p1080p2023-01-14A trăi sănătos Coffee Can Fuel Your Health15:18Coffee Can Fuel Your HealthA large cup of warm coffee is a morning ritual for millions of people to begin a day. But for those who count sheep to fall asleep, coffee probably isn’t an option. Why does caffeine affect people’s preference for coffee so dramatically? A substantial factor is our genes.Coffee is known for its ability to improve attention, raise alertness and increase energy due to its high caffeine content. It aA trăi sănătos2023-01-07 1104 vizionări35396p720p1080p2023-01-07A trăi sănătos Healthy Lifestyle: Farewell to Heartburn13:28Healthy Lifestyle: Farewell to HeartburnIf the lower esophageal sphincter works properly, it closes as soon as food passes through the esophagus and enters the stomach. However, if the sphincter doesn’t work properly, contents in the stomach can travel back up the esophagus. This can lead to a burning sensation in one’s chest that is often referred to as heartburn.Not everyone with acid reflux will experience heartburn. In addition to iA trăi sănătos2022-12-30 904 vizionări29396p720p1080p2022-12-30A trăi sănătos Olive Oil: Make Life Delicious and Healthier16:03Olive Oil: Make Life Delicious and HealthierThe vegan Mediterranean diet has been proven to be a smart nutritional choice. It emphasizes a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains as well as olive oil - an iconic and core ingredient infusing the food with a unique flavor and providing a wellness boost. Consuming these plant-based nutrient-rich foods makes Mediterranean countries among some of the healthiest in thA trăi sănătos2022-12-19 941 vizionări17396p720p1080p2022-12-19A trăi sănătos