By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols, phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique...
Category - Nutrition
The Remarkable Heart-Friendly Properties of Avocados
By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World There are still folks out there who believe that the ‘high fat’ content of avocados make them a liability for heart health...
Botanicals with Strong Cognitive Benefits
By Mae Chan Guest writer for Wake Up World Some phytochemicals and botanicals have “very promising” evidence for combating cognitive decline, according to a new systematic...
Canola Oil Impairs Brain and Memory
By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World Canola Oil Increases Memory Loss Think your cooking oil is safe and healthy? Canola oil producers claim it’s the healthiest oil you...
Toxic Weed Killer Glyphosate Found in Most Foods Sold in the U.S.
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World While both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) measure pesticide residues in...
Myrrh Oil: The Health Benefits of This ‘Holy’ Oil
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World You may have heard of myrrh from Biblical stories, as one of the precious gifts (together with gold and frankincense) offered by...
Confirmed: Artificial Sweeteners Make You Fat and Sick
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World A growing body of research shows artificial sweeteners raise your risk of both obesity and Type 2 diabetes — perhaps even...
A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, and More
By Dr. Edward F. Group Guest writer for Wake Up World Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4...
Is Fructose as Addictive as Alcohol?
May 2nd, 2018 By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World Millions of pounds are consumed annually, yet it may be more like a drug than a food, and just as damaging and addictive as...
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
May 1st, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s...
The Profound Healing Properties of Sesame Seed
April 28th, 2018 By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World When it comes to dietary superfoods, there may be nothing on Earth that packs as much healing power into as small a...
Beets May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
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...