7 Foods that are Wrecking your Immune System without you Realizing It Do you catch the sniffles and cold, every single time it strikes someone in the office? The reason may be “your immune system might be down in the dumps.” The Body’s Natural Barrier to Diseases Your immune system is your natural barrier against disease, and it’s what keeps you healthy and hale. Think of it as your body’s gateway. A poorly maintained gate means the intruders (nasty viruses, bacteria, and fungi) have a gala time and walk into your…
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Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Boston: Consuming high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes may substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers including one of Indian-origin have claimed. “This study highlights that even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes,” said Ambika Satija from Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health in the US. “These findings provide further evidence to support current dietary recommendations for chronic disease prevention,” she said. While…
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