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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
06/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Guidelines or rules? How worried should you be about food expiration dates?
In some cases, the “expiration date” on food products does not indicate that they are expired. Each year, consumers throw out more than $200 billion worth of perfectly good food because of the expiration date. In reality, most expiration dates serve as guidelines more than rules. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the […]
06/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Top 10 anti-aging foods to nourish your skin from the inside
Healthy eating not only makes you feel great, it also makes you look great. Eating the right kinds of food can keep your skin healthy from the inside. There are certain foods that protect the skin cells from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, keep your skin hydrated, and fight skin damage from harmful free radicals. Here are 10 […]
05/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Chitosan – a sugar derived from shellfish – can improve crop growth
Do you grow your own produce? If you do, then you might want to help nature along by introducing good bacteria to your plants that can boost their growth. But first, you will need a good carrier for the bacteria. Researchers from Chungbuk National University in South Korea discovered that chitosan, a polysaccharide obtained from the exoskeleton of shellfish, can […]
05/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Get your potatoes fresh: Processing them means you lose up to HALF their nutrients
Potatoes are known to be healthy. However, when they are processed, they lose most of their nutrients. In a new study, researchers looked at how much glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds are there in whole potatoes and processed potatoes. For the study, researchers from China looked at the food nutrition and safety of potatoes. They quantified the […]
04/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating apples and pears can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but this chronic disease can be prevented with the help of dietary and lifestyle changes. A study published in the journal Food & Function suggested that eating apples and pears can cut your risk of this dreaded disease. Researchers at Zhejiang University in China carried out a meta-analysis […]
03/29/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Hold the (contaminated) avocado: Important tips that can help prevent foodborne illnesses
Avocados are one of the best and most popular superfoods out there. But like any other food, they could become contaminated. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that one-fifth of the avocados they examined were contaminated with harmful bacteria. The FDA tested more than 1,600 imported and domestic avocados between 2014 and […]
03/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fresh potatoes (not fried ones) can improve blood sugar levels after consumption
People with diabetes often avoid potatoes because they score relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). However, new research suggests that these starchy, tuberous crops may actually be beneficial for diabetics. The study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, reveals that phenolic compounds in potatoes may help regulate glycemic response, which generally refers […]
03/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Preventing liver steatosis with five-flavor fruit
A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in lab and […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
6 Reasons to eat antioxidant-rich Swiss chard
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family — the same family spinach, beets, and quinoa belong to. Its leaf blades are red or green, while its stalks can be red, white, or yellow. Despite its name, it’s not native to Switzerland — it was discovered by a Swiss botanist in 1753. Today, it […]
02/12/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Beat bloat and flatten your stomach with these expert-recommended natural solutions
A bloated feeling after a meal makes can make you uneasy throughout the day and its symptoms are hard to ignore. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that can help relieve it. Experts suggest that you can beat bloating and flatten your stomach with natural solutions such as activated charcoal, bitter greens, and celery. Abdominal bloating occurs when […]
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