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  • The Best Way To Prepare Spelt & Bulgur Wheat!
    It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s always more to say! As ever: if…

  • Why Does This Animal Just Not Age?
    Some animals are biologically immortal, and this is one of them: The fountain of youth First things first: yes, they look like plants, but really, so do a lot of animals. We assure you however that hydras are small freshwater animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, with simple tubular bodies a bit like very tiny…

  • Mung Beans vs Peas – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing mung beans to peas, we picked the mung beans. Why? The peas are good, but the mung beans are better, as is often the case when we see “beans” in the name of something. Not always the case, of course! Jelly beans aren’t the very most nutritious, for example. But as…

  • What Exercise Does For Your Memory
    …and more, but we’ll be focussing on this oft-forgotten aspect today: Body & brain Your brain is, of course, part of your body. And exercise helps it in quite a number of ways. First of all, as regular 10almonds readers will remember, what’s good for your heart is good for your brain. We’ve written a…

  • 20 Minutes & You Can Treat Your Knee(s)
    That “untreatable” knee might actually be quite treatable: This method is grrrreat Sometimes, rarely, a knee is genuinely not treatable. This will usually be known not by “my doctor said the best they can do is prescribe me painkillers”, but rather more by such clues “well I stood on a landmine and the knee isn’t…

  • Blackberries vs Gooseberries – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing blackberries to gooseberries, we picked the blackberries. Why? Both are great! But there’s a clear winner… In terms of macros, blackberries have more fiber and protein, while gooseberries have more carbs. An easy win for blackberries. In the category of vitamins, blackberries have more of vitamins B3, B7, B9, E, K,…

  • What Your Bedtime Means For Diabetes Weight Management
    There are various bits of popular lore floating around, like “don’t eat close to bedtime unless you want to store more of it as fat”; see for example: Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss? But what’s this about bedtime making a difference to weight management…

  • Why Shouldn’t You Use Hydrocortisone On Your Face?
    Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, explains: Almost certainly not what your face needs 1% hydrocortisone cream, which is the strongest available without a prescription in the US, is a very weak topical steroid that can be helpful for localized problems such as insect bites. There are some uses; topical steroids can be useful for certain facial…

  • Asparagus vs Cauliflower – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to cauliflower, we picked the asparagus. Why? In terms of macros, asparagus has (slightly) more protein and (very slightly) more fiber, while cauliflower has (slightly) more carbs. Nominally, we could swing this either way depending on preferences, probably in favor of asparagus, but if we’re honest about this, we’re going…

  • When It Comes To Body Fat, Less Is Not Always More
    When it comes to body fat and metabolic health, this is not an entirely new revelation, for example we have previously discussed: How To Make Your Body Fat Heart-Healthier So what’s the new news? Lean mass isn’t always better for metabolic health Regular 10almonds readers will know already that lean muscle mass is generally good…

  • Is Keto Better Than The Mediterranean Diet For Metabolic Health?
    Science has questions, and science has answers: The big picture The study that made some headlines compared three diets in 55 adults with a BMI category of “obese”, of whom 42 completed the study, with an average age of 43 and a mixture of men and women. All finishing participants lost approximately 10% of their…

  • Kiwi vs Papaya – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to papaya, we picked the papaya. Why? This one was an open-and-shut case basket: In terms of macros, kiwi has nearly 2x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and (for what it’s worth, which isn’t much because the numbers are small) more than 2x the protein, adding up to a clear…

  • Enjoy This Kind Of Tea, For Up To 11% Reduction In Heart Disease Risk
    Tea is generally considered a very healthful drink, and rightly so. Most of the benefits come from its polyphenol content, for example: Are You Getting The Right Kinds Of Flavonoids? …not that flavonoids are the only kinds of polyphenols at hand as per: 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them ← see for…

  • Do Herniated Discs Heal? What Actually Helps a Damaged Disc Recover
    Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, explains how it can be done: Let’s twist again 🎶 …or rather, a controlled rotation. First, understand disc structure and herniation: spinal discs are made of fibrocartilage with multiple layers of fibers oriented in different directions, allowing them to accommodate movement and cushion the vertebrae. In contrast, a bulging, herniated,…

  • Collard Greens vs Red Lettuce – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing collard greens to red lettuce, we picked the collards. Why? In terms of macros, collard greens have nearly 4x the fiber, as well as slightly more protein and carbs, winning this round. In the category of vitamins, collard greens have more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, and C,…

  • Can This Little Brown Bat Help Humans Live Longer?
    Well, it’s doing its batty best! The little brown bat* lives up to 50 years, despite closely related species living only around 7 years. *Yes, that’s it’s name, the “little brown bat”. Or Myotis lucifugus, for those who like taxonomy. So, what’s its secret, and can it help us? Researchers (Dr. Elise Lauterbur et al.)…

  • The 6 Movements That Make All The Difference
    If you want a simple routine whereby you can just do the same few things consistently and keep enjoying the benefits, then this can be a great help: The simple six We’ll not keep them a mystery! They are… For more on each of these plus visual demonstrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video…

  • Figs vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing figs to strawberries, we picked the figs. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, figs have more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning this round. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and K, while strawberries have more of vitamins…

  • 54% Remission Rate Of Type 2 Diabetes With This Simple Fix!
    …and other items from this week’s health science news: Sometimes, simplest is best A recent 24-week randomized clinical trial involving 96 adults aged 18–45 with early-onset type 2 diabetes and obesity, recruited in the UK and Canada, found that 54% of those following an intensive diet and exercise program achieved remission, compared with 4% receiving…

  • Haven’t Exercised In A While? Start Here!
    Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, the arthritis specialist physio, gets us back into it: First steps The important thing is to get your body back in habit of exerting strength, without over-exerting yourself such that you find yourself aching (or worse, injured) and unable to continue/progress. So, with that in mind, the following are very unexciting and/but…

  • Nori vs Spinach – Which is Healthier?
    Our Verdict When comparing nori to spinach, we picked the nori. Why? Spinach may be a superfood in its own right, but so is seaweed, and nori already beat famous superfood spirulina, so this victory isn’t too surprising. Let’s break it down: In terms of macros, nori has more protein while spinach has more fiber;…