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07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The power of healthy nutrition: Just one cup of blueberries a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by consuming even just one cup of blueberries a day, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers from Florida State University looked at the effects of daily consumption of blueberries on cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as […]

07/08/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Comprehensive study confirms the cardioprotective effects of blueberries and strawberries

If you’re concerned about a heart attack, there are lots of steps you might take to reduce your risk. Perhaps you’re already exercising and eating a healthy diet, but you’d like to give your efforts that extra edge. Before your doctor convinces you to start taking a long-term regimen of risky medications that may or […]

06/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B

Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]

06/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Don’t know how to cook your broccoli? Science proves that stir-frying is the best way to preserve glucosinolates

Broccoli can be served in a number of ways, but a study suggests that the best way to cook it is to stir-fry it. The study, published in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, found that stir-frying is the best way to preserve the disease-fighting compounds called glucosinolates, which are found in cruciferous vegetables […]

05/20/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The secret to good health is simply eating more vegetables

If someone tells you to “eat your vegetables,” they might be on to something good: Science has proven time and again that vegetables hold the key to building a healthy body. According to an article in Archives of Medicine, foods which originated from plants contain so-called “protective chemicals” which are composed of phytonutrients or phytochemicals. What’s more, there […]

05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are more severe, […]

04/23/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Plant cell cultures: Would you eat vegetables grown in a lab if they were nutritious and tasty?

Would you want to eat superfoods grown in a lab? For many people, the latest development in the biotech industry is more hair-raising than it is inspiring. Scientists from the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) are developing a new method for producing plant-based foods — via the use of what’s known as “plant cell […]

04/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

04/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating fruit every day proven to lower cholesterol: The pectin prevents it from building up

Pectin, a soluble fiber usually found in fruits, can lower cholesterol levels, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study review was carried out by researchers from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and it comes in line with the thought that soluble fibers can lower blood cholesterol concentrations. […]

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