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The Best Foods To Eat When You’re Stressed, From A Dietitian

When her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, registered dietitian and mbg Collective member Jess Cording, R.D., CDN, developed a taste for butter. “For some reason, one of the foods I really wanted to eat all the time was radishes cooked in butter,” she says on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. “It was the …

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Why Do We Eat Brazil Nuts? History + Health Benefits Of The Seed

By the 17th century, Dutch traders had already introduced Brazil nuts to the world market, less than a century after Spanish and Portuguese explorers first came across these bitter-tasting seeds. According to history writer David A. Taylor, officer Juan A. Maldonado and his troops were on a reconnaissance mission close to the Peruvian-Bolivian river Madre …

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Why This Neuroscientist Says We Should Eat More Chocolate

Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, called polyphenols, which provide anti-inflammatory effects in both the body and the brain. “It can cross the blood-brain barrier and help protect the neurons in the brain,” she tells mbg.  The flavonoids in dark chocolate also induce the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a protein responsible …

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Why You Should Eat More Purslane For Omega-3’s, From An MD

Purslane contains two types of omega-3’s: alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The former is common in plant sources, but research shows that purslane has exceptionally high levels of ALA. “Purslane has the highest level of alpha-linolenic, which is an omega-3 fatty acid essential for human nutrition, compared to any leafy green vegetable,” …

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Eat Too Much? Beat Bloat With An Ayurvedic Belly Massage

“Abhyanga is a nourishing practice that decreases accumulated stress and toxins from the body and mind,” Kumar-Singh explains to mbg. A simple belly massage can also provide myofascial release of the connective tissue of the abdomen, and improve digestion by essentially mimicking it, she explains. In other words, you’re using your own touch to help …

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People Who Eat Chili Peppers May Live Longer, Study Suggests

While the associations are promising, Xu says researchers are unclear exactly why chili peppers are linked to lower mortality rates. They’re also unsure how many chili peppers, how often, and which variety people need to eat for these benefits.  “Therefore, it is impossible to conclusively say that eating more chili pepper can prolong life and …

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Bitter Melon Is A Longevity-Supporting Food: How To Eat It

Think of bitter melon (also commonly referred to as “goya”) as a distant cousin to your cantaloupe or honeydew. In fact, it’s technically part of the gourd family and doesn’t really look like a melon at all: “It looks like a warty cucumber,” says Buettner.  Aesthetics aside, bitter melon has some pretty impressive nutritional benefits. …

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