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Health and nutrition

Purple

I wondered if it would be helpful to start a thread about health and nutrition, and possible references to evidence/resources or experiences?  Im wanting to learn more about this subject.

For instance, i read that blueberries are great for brain health.   It was when looking at resources by the memory expert Jim Kwik.   He has a list of 10 top brain foods online.    I dont know if im allowed to post links?   

I eat them occasionally with cereal.

Has anyone else found any information helpful?   

  • I have done a lot of research in the past on this subject. We are not allowed to give health advice on here, but maybe just pointing out what studies have indicated about food is ok - the mods will advise if it's not.

    So, just to be clear to readers of this thread: this is not health advice - if you are concerned about your diet or health, always consult a doctor.

    In response to the original post, blueberries do seem to have shown benefits in studies, but I personally don't like them. I hate most raw fruit, but can eat some cooked. I could eat a Blueberry muffin, but that's not so healthy.

    One food I enjoy as a snack is dark chocolate with whole nuts in. Some people may be surprised to find out that there are studies indicating health benefits of dark chocolate. 

    According to a study published in Clinical Nutrition, people who ate dark chocolate more than five times a week reduced their risk of heart disease by 57%. 

    The high levels of flavonoids in dark chocolate are believed to be responsible for improving learning and memory, according to The FASEB Journal.

    The University of Michigan Health System recommends that people should eat 1 ounce of dark chocolate every day. This is due to the fact it contains antioxidants called flavonoids that are good for heart health. They can help lower your LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots and increase blood flow through the arteries and heart.

    According to an article in the Frontiers in Pharmacology, during digestion chocolate behaves like a prebiotic, which is a type of fibre that encourages the growth of good gut bacteria. The more ‘good’ microbes there are in your system, the better your body is able to absorb nutrients and support a healthy metabolism.

    Of course, only a small portion per day is recommended - not a whole 200g bar!