Himalayan salt lamps are claimed to do everything from easing anxiety and asthma to soothing eczema. But none of this is backed by research. Even if the negative ions salt lamps supposedly release have a beneficial effect on depression, the amount emitted is too small to matter. Similarly, while salt may help improve eczema symptoms, salt lamps may not have any effect.
In America, most of the soybean, and thus, edamame (which is "young soybean) is genetically modified and is linked with birth defects and stomach inflammation in animal studies. The isoflavones in edamame have also been shown to alter natural estrogen activity, which may increase one's risk of breast cancer and fertility problems. Soy also contains protease inhibitors that may bring on pancreatic hyperplasia and hypertrophy, resulting in severe digestive distress.
Lemons are loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium that have heart benefits for diabetics. Vitamin C in lemons could also regulate glucose levels. Even ayurveda recommends kickstarting your metabolism with some warm water and lemon juice every morning, so why not give it a go?
Vegetables may not be the obvious choice when it comes to protein. But veggies like edamame, green leafy vegetables, potatoes, hubbard squash, and sweet corn have over 5 gm of protein per cup. Artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, beets, and cruciferous vegetables have between 2.9 and 5 gm to the cup.
Mushrooms are a good source of nutrients including vitamin D, especially if they’re exposed to UV light to enhance the D content. But the missing piece of the puzzle is that they only contain vitamin D2, a less potent form of vitamin D compared to the vitamin D3 your body produces when exposed to sunlight. Research has found that D3 can raise your D levels twice or thrice the amount D2 does. Try seafood or dairy instead.
Your body may not need a lot of selenium but it is key to immune and thyroid function and has antioxidant benefits for your body. Fall short and you may experience fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, joint and muscle pain. Signs that indicate problems like Kashin-Beck disease or Keshen disease may also develop.
