“Beans and nightshade vegetables are toxic.” There is no validity to claims that we need to rid our livers of toxins.īottom line: Our organs cleanse our systems of unhealthy substrates without wasting your money on ever-changing potions. The liver is the workhorse organ for blood cleansing, blood cell making and bile production – it does not need your help. Evidence shows that people with high insulin levels have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.īottom line: Cut back on added sugar but do not count on that to prevent or halt the spread of cancer. However, the current thought is that insulin itself can get a tumor started. There is evidence, in fact, that higher insulin levels occur because of high sugar intake along with extra weight around the waist. This idea tends to resurface from time to time, hinting that sugar feeds cancer. Even if the results of the study show that cocoa can help, you would have to eat 600 calories worth of dark chocolate a day to receive the therapeutic dose and reap the benefits. However, the studies never measured stress, inflammation, mood, memory or immunity.īottom line: Presently, a large clinical trial is testing a supplement with cocoa flavanols on heart disease, stroke and memory. The studies also suggest chocolate could positively affect brain function. Two studies revealed that dark chocolate-influenced gene activity of participants, increased anti-inflammatory agents and increased infection-fighting cells. Like anything else, celery juice is not a cure-all and drinking it will not eliminate other unhealthy eating habits. The whole celery has a flavonoid, which shows some anticancer effects.īottom line: Eat the whole celery for its anti-inflammatory properties that promote the health of gut lining and may help regulate digestion. However, there is no specific research on celery juice and this benefit. When it comes to cancer prevention, studies show that certain types of fruits and vegetables either protect against certain cancers or have components that protect against cancer. ![]() There is also no evidence it improves digestion. There is no evidence that celery juice helps with weight loss, especially with the juicing process stripping away the fiber and feeling of fullness. The latest internet sensation promotes celery juice as a weight loss and digestion remedy, attesting that it can even contribute to reducing inflammation and preventing cancer. ![]() ![]() Let’s look at which headlines to heed or ignore: But how do you know which are worth your attention? When it comes to nutrition, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. There is no shortage of surprising new health studies.
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