by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 11, 2019 | Medical News, Nutrition
NutritionBenefitsRisksTakeaway If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. The avocado is the fatty fruit of the avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana. It is native to Mexico and Central...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 11, 2019 | Medical News, Nutrition
A fat molecule found only in avocados shows signs of strengthening insulin sensitivity, according to research in mice. Avocados contain a compound that could be a secret weapon against type 2 diabetes. Avocados aren’t merely a tasty addition to a diet — they...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 28, 2019 | Home, Medical News, Nutrition
Last updated Thu 11 January 2018By Megan Ware, RDN, LD Reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD NutritionTypesBenefitsLactose intoleranceDiet Yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting milk with a yogurt culture. It provides protein and calcium, and it...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Sep 27, 2019 | Home, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition
Last reviewed Fri 15 September 2017By Lori Smith, BSN, MSN, CRNP Reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP Types of sleep patternHow to get a better night’s sleep Sleep is a vital component of human health, and the amount of sleep a person needs...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition
Published on September 12, 2019 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey In the first study of its kind, Japanese researchers have found an association between eating mushrooms and a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Although the size of the effect is relatively...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Medical News, Nutrition
Published Thursday 1 November 2018 By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey Many experts have debated the effect of dairy on cardiovascular health. A recent study in Finland has shown that consuming a particular type of dairy, namely fermented dairy, may actually...
