Want to live longer? Here are the BEST foods to eat for longevity | NaturalHealth365

by: Lori Alton, staff writer | April 12, 2021

(NaturalHealth365) Yes, you’ve probably heard it before.  And, no (as dietary advice goes), it’s not a trendy, attention-grabbing, or innovative concept.  A just-published, massive population review conducted by the American Heart Association and involving 2 million adults around the globe definitively confirms that consuming healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables helps prevent deadly ailments such as heart disease and cancer, thereby lengthening lives.  (This is a compelling finding when you think about it!)

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NEW study: Loading up on THESE vegetables increases muscle strength, even without exercise | NaturalHealth365

by: Lori Alton, staff writer | April 10, 2021

(NaturalHealth365) Who would have thought that the zany cartoons we grew up with could contain accurate nutritional information?  Viewers of a certain age might remember “Popeye the Sailor Man,” who gobbled cans of spinach whenever he needed a boost of muscular power to fight the villainous Bluto.  As it turns out, Popeye’s strategy was surprisingly sound.

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5 life-changing reasons to start eating beets | NaturalHealth365

By: Sara Middleton – October 19, 2020

(NaturalHealth365) It’s fall, which means autumn-inspired recipes and fall foods are making their rounds throughout American kitchens. One of the most common types of food you’ll see this time of year are root vegetables, including yams, sweet potatoes, and a nutrient-rich favorite, beets.

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Beets for Better Lung Efficiency | Wake Up World – September 24th, 2020

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

Contributing writer for Wake Up World

If you have breathing troubles, nitrates — a compound found in beets — may be able to help. Previous studies have shown that nitrates can help improve muscle function by optimizing the way the muscles use calcium. Since the diaphragm is a muscle, researchers from the University of Florida wanted to see if those benefits could be translated to the diaphragm.

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Improving digestion: 11 gut-friendly foods — NaturalNews.com – June 18, 2019

(Natural News) Your digestive tract is crucial to your overall well-being because it is responsible for absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste from the body. If you suffer from digestive issues like abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, eating gut-friendly foods like apples and chia seeds can help relieve your painful symptoms.

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Beets May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (Videos) — April 21, 2018

April 21st, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Can beets tackle Alzheimer’s at its root? Research suggests beets may be a powerful ally in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, decreasing damaging oxidation of neurons by as much as 90 percent. Beets have been shown to fight inflammation, lower blood pressure1,2 and aid detoxification.…Read more & videos

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10 Healthy Foods That May Surprise You — September 9, 2017

On a regular basis we are bombarded with headlines on the internet with many different claims of miracle healing foods, or ‘superfoods’, each claiming to be one of the best and most healthiest foods in the world. But how is that possible? How can each one really be the best? These notorious superfoods are often…Read more

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