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Food Therapies applies the principles of naturopathic nutrition, using the healing properties and nourishment of foods to help you and your body reach its health potential.

18/08/2026

Eating one avocado a day may lower heart disease risk

A study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology found that daily avocado consumption was linked to a lower concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood which is associated with an estimated 4% decrease in heart disease risk.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260731034155.htm

04/08/2026

Drinking coffee for better liver health?

A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology linked coffee consumption with lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death from liver disease.

Researchers examined data from 354,957 UK Biobank participants for a median period of 13 years and found that coffee drinkers generally experienced better liver outcomes than people who did not drink coffee.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260719035955.htm

21/07/2026

Positive attitude about ageing -> cognitive and physical Improvement

A new research from Yale University published in the journal Geriatrics found that nearly half of the adults in the study experienced measurable improvements in cognitive or physical function, or both. Participants were 65 years old and older and those with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100428.htm

07/07/2026

Include flavanol-rich fruits to support heart health

According to a study recently published in the journal Food and Function, researchers discovered that fewer than 20% of people reached the flavanol intake level associated with heart health benefits.

Including a handful of blackberries, a whole apple or having a cup of green tea alongside your meal could make a real difference in terms of flavanol intake. Blueberries, cranberries, cherries, plums and strawberries are all rich sources of flavanols.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260619020512.htm

23/06/2026

90-120 minutes of weekly strength training for a longer life

A study followed participants for up to 30 year was published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. It suggests that 90 to 120 minutes of strength (resistance) training each week may be the ideal range for reducing the risk of death.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260611024609.htm

09/06/2026

Daily grapes consumption for skin protection

A study published in ACS Nutrition Science found a daily serving of grapes may help your skin fight UV damage by switching on protective genes linked to healthier, stronger skin.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517211427.htm

26/05/2026

Extra virgin olive oil could boost brain health

A study published in the journal Microbiome found participants who consumed extra virgin olive oil had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than those using refined olive oil over the two-year period of the study.

Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-025-02306-4

12/05/2026

Eating eggs could lower Alzheimer's risk by 27%

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate at least one egg per day for five or more days each week had up to a 27% lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Eating eggs 2 to 4 times per week saw about a 20% lower risk.

Read more at: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101541

28/04/2026

Start walking to lower your risk of mortality

A large prospective analysis of over 72,000 UK adults published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 9,000 to 10,500 daily steps was associated with the lowest risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, independent of how much time participants spent sitting.

Read more at: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/5/261

14/04/2026

Pecans for heart health

A review recently published in the journal Nutrients found eating pecans can improve key markers of cardiovascular health, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides as well as supporting antioxidant defenses.

The review evaluated more than 20 years of research on pecans and health.

Read more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000317.htm

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