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12/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Do you know how to tell if the food you’re eating is fresh?

Harvest season is great if you have your own home garden, but it can also be a burden if you’re producing too much of everything. Even if you store food as best as you could, they will still start to spoil after some time. It is, therefore, important to know the different signs that food has gone bad so that […]

12/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Kiwis can safely and naturally ease chronic constipation

The sweet and creamy kiwifruit has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries because of its ability to promote proper digestion. This knowledge encouraged researchers to explore the fruit’s potential as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal problems such as chronic constipation, which affects more than 20 percent of the American population. Constipation is a […]

10/08/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Yummy superfoods that even beginner gardeners can plant today

Fruits and vegetables are known for being rich in beneficial substances, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. To ensure that food being consumed is safe, these crops can easily be planted in your backyard without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and other toxic chemicals. While organic and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables may be available […]

10/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Mixed fruit juices offer more nutrients than if you consume each fruit individually

In the past years, there has been an increased interest in juicing, allowing more people to get their daily nutritional needs. Some tropical fruits that are commonly used for making juices include persimmon, orange, and pineapple. A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Lavras looked into the possibility of combining these fruits […]

09/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Lactobacillus strains found in fermented foods are promising probiotic candidates

Researchers show that Lactobacillus strains found in traditional Malaysian fermented foods have promising probiotic properties. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, evaluated different strains of Lactobacillus based on their tolerance to low pH, bile salts, antibiotic susceptibility, and cell surface properties. Thirty Lactobacillus strains were isolated from Malaysian fermented foods, including tempeh, tapai, pickles, and budu. Turbidimetric […]

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