Lai Cheng
Is red meat bad for you? And does it make a difference if it’s a processed burger or a lean steak?
A juicy burger is a staple in the modern diet. Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. But is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat should we really be eating? Types of red meat First of all, it’s good to clarify that red meat refers...
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BIRDS ARE EATING WAY TOO MUCH PLASTIC
Humans produce more than 400 million metric tons of plastic annually, with much of it clogging our oceans. New research illuminates just how damaging this can be to seabirds, including scarring, inflammation and organ failure. To a bird, fish or other creature, plastic may resemble food and they may swallow it, not knowing any better. But depending on their size and shape, plastic chunks can...
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BENEFITS OF URBAN TREES
“Did you know trees in cities can lower stress & boost our mental health? Trees and urban forests can make our cities greener, healthier & happier places to live. They can also help us to fight the climate crisis.” ~ UN Biodiversity Public Health and Social Benefits Clean air: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog, enhancing a community’s...
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TURMERIC AND DEPRESSION
Studies suggest that turmeric can be as effective as 14 pharmaceutical drugs. Turmeric can be as effective as anti-depressant drugs for improving depression and reducing negative thoughts, without having the side effects of anti-depressant drugs. (Source: Organic Live Food)
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HOW TO EAT FOR VITALITY
“Hydration and nutrition are the foundation of a healthy life. Sip water all day and aim for a colourful, balanced plate filled with veggies, protein, healthy fat, and whole grains. Nourish your body and unlock the power of natural vitality!” ~ Holistic health expert Kristen Jakobitz (Image: @KristenJakobitz)
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Addicted to diet soda? Here’s the history of its low-calorie secret weapon
It’s in cereal, sodas, and even your morning coffee. Here’s how an artificial sweetener called aspartame took over the world—in spite of long-standing health concerns. Chemist Jim Schlatter had been putting in long hours at the lab. It was 1965, and the young scientist was attempting to synthesize a drug to treat ulcers. He’d been isolating various compounds along the way, and one of...
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